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Thursday, September 3
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Quadratura Ultima
Blessed Brigida Of Jesus
San Michele di Pagana di Rapallo, Genoa, Italy
Blessed Brigida of Jesus, also known as Birgitta Morello, Brigida Morello, and Brigida Morello Zancano, was born on 17 June 1610 in San Michele di Pagana di Rapallo, Genoa, Italy. She was the sixth of eleven children born into a deeply religious family.
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Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
Blessed Brigida Morello Zancano
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Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self.
Gaudete et Exsultate, 32
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