Today is the feast day of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla!

Today is the feast day of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, the recently-recognized Pro-Life saint. I had the great honor of attending her Mass of canonization two years ago in Rome (it was also the last Mass of canonization done by Pope John Paul II, I think). I'll try to dig up some pictures of that event sometime later when I have access to the computer that hosts them.

More available here from the Saint Gianna society:

"The canonization of Saint Gianna is the first of its kind. Many mothers have been beatified for their heroic virtues but they entered religious life after becoming widowed. In St Gianna’s case, the very condition of her being a spouse and mother is being exalted and highlighted. St Gianna is the first canonized woman physician and professional who was also a "working mom"."

The Prayer of Saint Gianna:

"Jesus, I promise You to submit myself to all that You permit to befall me, make me only know Your will. My most sweet Jesus, infinitely merciful God, most tender Father of souls, and in a particular way of the most weak, most miserable, most infirm which You carry with special tenderness between Your divine arms, I come to You to ask You, through the love and merits of Your Sacred Heart, the grace to comprehend and to do always Your holy will, the grace to confide in You, the grace to rest securely through time and eternity in Your loving divine arms."

Book resources for her life story and message:

• Blessed Gianna Beretta Molla: A Woman's Life
• Saint Gianna Molla: Wife, Mother, Doctor
• Love Letters to My Husband (by Saint Gianna)

Hers is an excellent and most-worthy witness in today's world - spread the word!

Once again, more information available at the Saint Gianna society website.