I chose Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows because of his devotion to Our Lady. Mary has been someone I have been coming closer to in the past several months and I pray I will continue to grow closer to her and reach out to her when I am in need. He was born on March 1, 1838 in Assisi, Italy as Gabriel Possenti and one of thirteen children. As a child he was involved in worldly things such as going to the theater and dating, but he was lead to the Passionist Order by Our Lady. He made his profession on September 22, 1857. He devoted his life to prayer, sacrifice, and devotion to Mary and her sorrows of the suffering Jesus. He died on February 27, 1862 in Abruzzi, Italy of tuberculosis.
Many miracles are attributed to him after his death and Saint Gemma Galgani was cured when she prayed to him. Pope Benedict XV proclaimed him as patron of all young people. He is also patron of Abruzzi, clerics, Catholic Action, and students. He was canonized on May 13, 1920 by Pope Benedict XV.
His name means "God is my strength."
PRAYER
O God, You taught Saint Gabriel to dwell upon the sorrows of Your most sweet Mother, and You raised him to the glory of holiness and miracles. Grant that we may also share Our Lady's sorrows, and be saved by her protection and intercession. Amen.
QUOTE
"Love Mary! She is lovable, faithful, constant. She will never let herself be outdone in love, but will ever remain supreme. If you are in danger, she will hasten to free you. If you are troubled, she will console you. If you are sick, she will bring you relief. If you are in need, she will help you. She does not look to see what kind of person you have been. She simply comes to a heart that wants to love her. She comes quickly and opens her merciful heart to you, embraces you and consoles and serves you. She will even be at hand to accompany you on the trip to eternity."
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