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Saint Agnes of Assisi

Saint Agnes of Assisi

Saint of the Day for November 19

(c. 1197 –  November 16, 1253)

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Saint Agnes of Assisi’s Story

Born Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare’s departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare’s sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle l…Read More

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Congregation of the Sisters of St. Felix Mission of the Felician Sisters As Felician Franciscan Sisters, called by God, we cooperate with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world. The Charism of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Felix of Cantalice is to imitate Blessed Mary Angela’s boundless love of God and surrender to God’s Will in compassionate service, total availability, concern for the salvation of all people.

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