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A Passionist by desire and affection ….

Pope Benedict XV said of St. Gemma Galgani -

“If not by habit and profession, undoubtedly by desire and affection, Gemma is rightly numbered among the religious children of St. Paul of the Cross.

The Mass of St. Gemma Galgani here

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2 Responses to “A Passionist by desire and affection ….”

  1. Glenn Dallaire Says:
    7 June, 2008 at 11:07 am

    What a truly unique picture of Saint Gemma Galgani! I’ve never seen this one before. Thanks for sharing it. She has been my favorite Saint for many years. Thanks again -Glenn Dallaire

  2. Glenn Dallaire Says:
    7 June, 2008 at 11:08 am

    By the way, I wonder what the different color flowers symbolise?

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