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Memorial: 12 September
Profile
Born wealthy, but gave it up. Her father died when she was four years old,
and she was raised by her paternal grandparents. Well educated. Joined the
Carmelites at Toledo, Spain at age 17 and lived 63 years as a Carmelite
nun. Stigmatist. Prioress. In 1600 she was unjustly accused of an offense
by one of her sisters; she removed as prioress and isolated for 20 years.
Close friend of Saint Teresa of Avila; Teresa trusted her so much that
Maria was a test reader for The Interior Castle.
Born: 18 August 1560
Died: 12 September 1640
Beatified: 1976 by Pope Paul VI
Readings
Sisters, it s a great crime not to have trust in God. He is omnipotent!
-Blessed Maria
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If you have to go on living, it is because you have to live for others. As
for taking rest, eternity awaits you.
-Blessed Maria
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In suffering love and in loving, suffer!
-Blessed Maria |
