I chose today's saint because of her beautiful name...nice Italian name of Blessed Giovanna Maria Bonomo. Giovanna was born on August 15, 1606 in Asiago in Vicenza, Italy. She was educated by the Poor Clares of Trent, Italy. She became a Benedictine nun in Bassano, Italy in 1622. She went into ecstasy the first time right before the ceremony for her profession. She became the novice mistress, then prioress, and was abbess at three different times. She was persecuted by members of her own religious community for her dedication and mystical experiences. Many nuns thought she was making it up to get attention. She died on March 1, 1670 of natural causes. She was beatified on June 9, 1783 by Pope Pius VI.
I have written and am producing a play called "The Feast of Jovi Bono" based on Maria Giovanna Bonomo, who asked the question, "Does it seem right that we should give the worst to the poor?" It is asking the questions of today about poverty and riches, and how we can create something beautiful from destruction.
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Did you ever complete the play? Wonderful, appropriate still in 3016. Of not more so.
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ReplyDeleteHello, Philip. I just saw this today, while celebrating the feast of St. Giovanna. The play is completed, has been staged in New York City, had a reading in Boston, and we're doing a workshop this weekend for its midwestern U.S. premiere. I think the themes of caring for the poor and loving kindness are more important today than ever.
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