February 1
Viridiana (1178–1247)
Secular
Saint Viridiana (1178-1247) Daughter of a Tuscan nobleman, Viridiana was born in Castel Fiorentino, Tuscany, Italy, and died in that same town, where she lived for thirty-four years locked in a small cell by her own wish.
Biography
All her life she was overwhelmed by divine favors and thinking that she was too happy, she obtained from Jesus Christ to participate in the persecutions that He Himself had endured from demons, which tormented her night and day until the eve of her death, without taking away the inner joy that she always enjoyed.
Practical advice
With the desire to sanctify everyday life, overcome human respect with a clean and brave word without leaving for tomorrow the good that you can do today.
Example of
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