December 18
Nemesia Valle, nun (1847–1916)
Religious
A religious of the Sisters of Charity, Nemesia Valle educated young people and formed new consecrated women through patient and demanding kindness.
Biography
Orphaned by her mother since she was four years old, she soon experienced loneliness and family tensions, experiences that made her sensitive to the suffering of others. She entered religious life and for decades taught, accompanied students, cared for orphans and attended to those who came to ask for advice. Later she was novice teacher at Borgaro, where she trained hundreds of young people without imposing a rigid mold on them. His program was to do good well, quietly and with charity.
Practical advice
Correct a young person today by also clearly pointing out a good quality that you can help them develop.