1/27 St Paula Elizabeth Cerioli, Widow and Foundress of the Institute of the Holy Family, (entered heaven on Christmas Eve, 1865)

1/27 St Paula Elizabeth Cerioli, Widow and Foundress of the Institute of the Holy Family, (entered heaven on Christmas Eve, 1865):

uncleeddy:

Dear Lizzie,

If only you knew how much I long to be with you during this dark time. I knew your mother well (as only brothers and sisters can know each other), and she often spoke to me of the deep consolation and joy she received from her relationship with you, her youngest daughter. I feel the…