2024-08-27 00:00:00
The Catholic Church has many testimonies from holy mothers who are also saints. Here we present eight of these great women who loved God and instilled that devotion in their children.
1. Saint Anne and the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Saint Anne, the mother of the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, is not only an example of a holy mother, but also of a holy grandmother, whose grandson is Jesus himself.
More information about Santa Ana HERE.
2. St. Monica and St. Augustine of Hippo
Many know that it was through the fervent prayers of Saint Monica that her rebellious son became the Doctor of the Church the saint we know today.
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She prayed for her without ceasing, and little by little Christ answered her prayers. St. Augustine had a conversion of heart and from that moment he dedicated his life to God.
This is a test of what a good mother is and what a lot of prayers can do for a rebellious child.
More information about Santa Monica HERE.
3. Santa Celia Guérin and Santa Teresa de Lisieux
Saint Mary Celia and her husband Saint Louis had a deep faith that encouraged their 5 daughters to enter the religious life.
Undoubtedly, the love that was in her family for God generated great devotion and paved the way for the virtuous life of St. Therese, who was called Doctor of the Church.
More information about Saint Mary Celia Guérin sa HERE.
4. Silvia of Rome and St. Gregory the Great
Saint Silvia and her husband, who later entered the monastic life, built a chapel dedicated to Saint Sabas in their home, which was later expanded to become a monastery. The son of St. Silvia of Rome was St. Gregory, who became one of the most recognized Popes in the history of the Catholic Church.
More information about Santa Silvia HERE.
5. Saint Felicidad and her 7 martyred sons
Saint Felicidad had 7 children, all martyrs. It must have been bitter for her to have all her children tortured and martyred for following Christ. Soon with them in death and eternal life.
More information about Santa Felicidad HERE.
6. Blessed Juana de Aza and Saint Dominic de Guzmán
Saint Joan of Aza had difficulty conceiving a child. That is why he prayed to God and asked for the intervention of Saint Dominic of Silos. His prayers were heard and in gratitude he named his son Domingo.
One night, Juana dreamed that she caught a dog with a torch in its mouth that was running around the world.
The dream frightened her and she went to the monastery to consult a monk, who told her: “Do not worry, woman. The burning torch is the word of God. Like the dog, your son will go announcing it around the world.” “.
That story, together with Juana’s piety, must have inspired her son Dominic to dedicate himself to the Lord. He founded the Order of Preachers and helped stop the spread of the Albigensian heresy, which was dangerously affecting the Christianity of his time.
7. Margarita Occhiena (venerable) and San Juan Bosco
Margaret was a saintly mother loved by millions. Working alongside her son, Margarita ensured that the street children Don Bosco received were cared for and cared for well.
More information about Margarita Occhiena here connection.
8. Blessed Ortolana of Assisi and her daughters St. Agnes and St. Clare of Assisi
Ortolana was a woman of great virtue and Christian piety, and she used to make long pilgrimages to Bari, Santiago de Compostela and the Holy Land. Despite his great piety, it was not easy to release his two daughters so that they could follow St. Francis of Assisi.
His daughters Clara and Inés founded the Order of Poor Women of San Damiano, known as the Poor Clares.
Translated and adapted by ACI Prensa staff. Originally published in National Catholic Program on 9 May 2015. It has been updated for republishing.
Angelo Stagnaro
Angelo Stagnaro is a professional member of the Rural Franciscans (Third Order Franciscans). He has published articles in most of the major Catholic magazines in the United States and Great Britain and has worked as a correspondent for the Catholic News Service, acting as the news service’s main liaison with the United Nations and the Office of the Holy See . in the United Nations.
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