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In the Gospels, Mary is presented as a young woman from Nazareth, betrothed to Joseph, whose genealogy is carefully traced to illustrate Jesus as descendant of David. However, there is no direct reference to Mary's own family, who were likely also residents of Nazareth.
He was deeply devoted to the Queen of the Rosary, whom he invoked incessantly, day and night. Saint Charbel Makhlouf had placed an image of the Virgin Mary on the altar where he celebrated Mass daily, and another image in his cell beside his bed, as a sign of Mary’s maternal presence watching over his rest.
She promoted peace and reconciliation in Europe, writing to rulers to call for an end to the Hundred Years' War between France and England. This was Bridget (Birgitta Birgersdotter), born in 1303 into a noble Swedish family. She seemed destined for an ordinary life for a woman of her status. Married to Ulf Gudmarsson, a high-ranking official of the kingdom, she had eight children, including Saint Catherine of Sweden. Together with her husband, she followed the Rule of the Third Order of Saint Francis, dedicating herself to charity and founding a hospital where they personally cared for the sick.
Mary Magdalene is known as the “Apostle to the Apostles” because she was the first to announce Jesus’ resurrection to the other disciples. She is also called an “evangelist” because she was a messenger of the Good News.
He carried out every task with simplicity and humility, defending the Church from attacks by enemies of the faith, promoting peace among warring powers, and leading the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor with dedication.
Saint Apollinaris, regarded as the first Bishop of Ravenna, lived around the middle of the 2nd century. Ancient inscriptions found in the area of Classe show that a well-organized Christian community already existed in Ravenna at a very early date.
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