April 22
Saints of the Day
 

Blessed Maria Gabriella, 1914-1939, Mary-Gabrielle Sagheddu

The young Italian obstinate and critical who became a member of the "Catholic Action" and entered a Trappestine Monastery. She offered her life for Christian Unity, and soon died of Tuberculosis at 25. Body incorrupt.

Born 1914 at Dorgali, Sardinia, Italy

Died 23 April 1939 during Vespers of tuberculosis; body found incorrupt in 1957; relics in a chapel at the monastery of Vitorchiano

Beatified 25 January 1983 by Pope John Paul II

Additional Information

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintm63.htm
MariaGabriella.Org [multi-lingual]

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Readings

My life is of no value...I can offer it in peace.

In simplicity of heart I gladly offer everything, O Lord.
The Lord put me on this path, he will remember to sustain me in battle.
To His mercy I entrust my frailty.
I saw in front of me a big cross..., I thought that my sacrifice was nothing in comparison to His.
I offered myself entirely and I do not withdraw the given word.
God's will whatever it may be, this is my joy, my happiness, my peace.
I will never be able to thank enough.
I cannot say but these words:" My God, your Glory."

Blessed Maria Gabriella