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May 17

Antonia Mesina (1919–1935)

Secular

He was born in Orgosolo, Italy, and led a deeply Christian life in his family.

Biography

It was incorporated into Catholic Action. He stood out for his devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin, a devotion that he encouraged through the recitation of the Holy Rosary. He greatly appreciated the virtue of chastity and defended it with his own life when a young man tried to take it away from him. Blinded by her resistance, he hit her on the head until she died. She was beatified by John Paul II on October 4, 1987.

Practical advice

Trusting in God's grace, fulfill one of your family duties with love and start again with humility if it doesn't go well.

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