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October 13

Alejandrina María da Costa (1904–1955)

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Portuguese laywoman and Eucharistic mystic, Alejandrina María da Costa lived more than thirty years immobilized, offering her suffering for the conversion of the world.

Biography

At the age of fourteen she threw herself from a window to defend herself from an attack and the injuries ended up leaving her paralyzed. After asking for healing for years, he understood that his mission would be to spiritually accompany Jesus and support other people from his bed. She received numerous visitors, promoted consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and lived deeply united to the Eucharist. His room became a place of hope and reconciliation.

Practical advice

Make a visit to the Tabernacle or a spiritual communion today for a person who needs to return to God.

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