Name Means: Angel
Patron Saint: Widows
Additional Patronages: Against sexual temptation, Death of Children, People ridiculed for their piety
Memorial: January 4th
Also Known as: Saint Angela of Foligno and The Mistress of Theologians
Blessed Saint Angela of Foligno:
God presents himself in the inmost depths of my soul. I understand not only that he is present, but also how he is present in every creature and in everything that has being, in a devil and a good angel, in heaven and hell, in good deeds and in adultery or homicide, in all things, finally, which exist or have some degree of being, whether beautiful or ugly. I also understand that he is no less present in a devil than a good angel. Therefore, while I am in this truth, I take no less delight in seeing or understanding his presence in a devil or in an act of adultery than I do in a good angel or in a good deed. This mode of divine presence in my soul has become almost habitual. Moreover, this mode of God's presence illuminates my soul with such great truth and bestows on it such divine graces that when my soul is in this mode it cannot commit any offense, and it receives an abundance of divine gifts. Because of this understanding of God's presence my soul is greatly humiliated and ashamed of its sins. It is also granted deep wisdom, great divine consolation, and joy.
Born: 1248 Italy
Died: January 4th, 1309
Beautified: 1693 by Pope Innocent XII
Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:
Gave up immoral life for Christ
Franciscan Tertiary
Known for her exceptional charity and patience
Visionary:
Converted after witnessing Christ in a vision
Mystic and writer
Saint Angela Medals and Statuettes
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