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February 7

Anna Maria Adorni (1805–1893)

Widow

Wife, mother and later widow, Ana María Adorni transformed her family losses into a fruitful spiritual motherhood.

Biography

In Parma she began visiting imprisoned women and later opened a house to welcome them when they regained their freedom, helping them rebuild their lives with decent work. She also cared for orphans and vulnerable young women and founded the Servants of the Immaculate Conception. His charity did not reduce anyone to their past mistakes: it offered support, discipline and confidence to start over.

Practical advice

Give a concrete opportunity today to someone marked by a past mistake and avoid reminding them to keep them in debt.

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