"I would go to the uttermost part of the world in search for souls."

Mother Candida

Mother Candida has inspired many people. Though she didn't have the chance to study, her faith was still strong. She had a great devotion for Mary and offered her flowers spontaneously. She teaches us many values like simplicity, humility and generosity. She established the congregation "Hijas de Jesus" to fulfill her dream of children having Christian Education.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Little Juanita's Little Sacrifice with a Big Heart

Juana Josefa Cipitria y Barriola or "Little Juanita" that's the name that her family calls her. Her family was a relgious family. She was even baptized on the day she was born! As a child, she was really devoted to the Virgin Mary. She learned to pray the rosary when she was only 5 years old, she was thought by her grandmother to pray it. She recieved Jesus for the first time when she was only 7 years old. She offered flowers for Mother Mary by herself without any command by her parents. She conveyed many characteristics and values that a child at her age doesn't have. She was prayerful, faithful to Jesus, kind, humble and generous. There was a time when her grandmother made her favorite omelet sandwich but she tought to sacrifice and give it to the poor. She waited for a poor person to pass by but no one passed by because of this she took a little bite because she was really hungry. Finally, a poor person passed by and she gave the sandwich to him. Can you do that in a very young age?

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