|
|||||
|
In the Opening Prayer on March 7 we pray, “Father, your love gave the saints Perpetua and Felicity courage to suffer a cruel martyrdom. By their prayers, help us to grow in love of you” (Sacramentary, page 617). Perpetua and Felicity lived in Carthage, Africa during a time of the persecution of Christians. Both women were [...] Ángela was born in Seville, Spain in 1846. She was one of fourteen children. The family was poor, but their faith was strong. Baptisms, First Communions, and Confirmations were a cause for great celebration. Ángela’s mother encouraged the children to honor our Blessed Mother, Mary. The family prayed the Rosary together often. When she was twelve, [...] |
|||||
|
Copyright © 2012 RCL Benziger Resource Center - All Rights Reserved |
|||||
