February 25
Rani Maria Vattalil (1954–1995)
Martyr
Practical advice
Support today an initiative that allows the poor to fend for themselves, not just receive momentary help.
Biography
Franciscan Poor Clare of India, Rani María Vattalil worked among poor farmers, women and marginalized families, promoting literacy, community organization and fair access to resources. His defense of the weakest affected powerful interests. On February 25, 1995, she was stabbed to death during a trip; He died repeating the name of Jesus. His family publicly forgave the killer and later reunited with him. His martyrdom shows a brave social charity, culminated in a forgiveness capable of breaking the chain of hatred.
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