Blessed Archangela Girlani was born in 1460 as Eleanor Girlani in Trino, Italy. From an early age she was drawn to religious life and she planned to become a Benedictine nun. But when she left for the convent, her horse refused to move. She took this as a sign and joined the Carmelites in Parma, Italy in 1478 and took the name Archangela. She became prioress in Parma. She had a special devotion to the Holy Trinity and had the gifts of ecstasy, levitation, and miracles. She died on January 25, 1495 in Mantua, Italy of natural causes. She was beatified on October 1, 1864 by Pope Pius X.
Father in heaven, you gave the virgin Blessed Archangela Girlani particular dedication to the mystery of the eternal Trinity. Through her prayers may we taste the delights of your glory already here on earth, and look upon you for ever in heaven. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
from the Carmelite Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours, 1993
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