July 3
María Ana Mongas Fontcuberta (1829–1886)
Franciscan religious missionary founder
Practical advice
Without seeking recognition, serve someone in your house with the promptness of the Virgin, doing everything for the love of God.
Biography
She was founder of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Mother of the Divine Shepherd. Of Catalan origin, she dedicated herself assiduously to the education of girls, the poor and the sick. She was tireless and prudent general superior of the congregation until her death, which occurred in the town of Fuencarral, province of Madrid, Spain.
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Missionary zealEvangelizationFounding spirit