Breathing beside Us: St Gemma Galgani

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Monday, January 25, 2010

St Gemma Galgani

Posted by Swoon with Deb Hodge

I love this........
Please click on image to read her beautiful, historical story.

6 comments:

Outofmymind said...: What an awe-inspiring site. She had such a pure beauty. I'm Mormon, and so I don't understand the saint-hood but this is so humbling to read of her pure love and devotion. She makes me want to be more giving and loving no matter what. Thank you for sharing this. I will be looking over this many times. Kelli Hansen; January 25, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Kathy jo said...: So beautiful, thank you so much for sharing her with us. I do a line of jewelry called "Vintage Faith" and I'm always inspired when i read stories like this, now I'm in search for a St.Gemma Galgani charm..

God Bless
Kathy
Vintage Pretty; January 25, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Kathy jo said...: Thank you for Sharing her with us. I'm always inspired by the love and devotion of ones faith. I have a line of jewelry called "Vintage Faith" Now Im on the hunt for a St Gemma Glagani vintage charm..

Thank you
Kathy
Vintage Pretty; January 25, 2010 at 3:18 PM
The Strawberry Mallard said...: Amazing ~ I didn't think that I would find anyone thru the One Heart journey that knew about Saint Gemma!!!!

Nancy; January 25, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Andrea said...: That picture is just lovely! I will have to read all about it!; January 27, 2010 at 7:46 PM
koralee said...: Just found your amazingly lovely blog..I can't believe it has taken me this long...I am running to your shop..your sweet bags are amazing. Happy dance! I will be back..off to follow so I never miss a post again. xo; January 27, 2010 at 9:26 PM