#St Mariam Baouardy

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St. Mariam Baouardy

Sr. Mary of Jesus Crucified

1846-1878

Feast Day: August 26

Saint Mariam Baouardy, a Discalced Carmelite nun, stigmatist, and mystic, was born to Greek Catholic parents in Palestine. Orphaned at two, her life was filled with much tragedy and martyrdom, even an attempt on her life by a rejected suitor and also suddenly being struck with total blindness, both times being cured by the Blessed Virgin. Eventually, she became a Carmelite in France. Known for her service to the poor, she helped found a Carmel in India and Bethlehem where she died. She is called the “The Little Arab” and “Lily of Palestine.”

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Is there a difference between the demonic possession and the religious ecstasy, when it comes to the freedom of the subject affected

Is there a difference between the demonic possession and the religious ecstasy, when it comes to the freedom of the subject affected

Q. Good morning, Father Angelo! I had just finished reading your answer published today about demonic possession, when a new question arose in my mind: I read somewhere that St. Mariam Baouardy (also known as Mary of Jesus Crucified) was once possessed —in a positive way, of course— by an angel (I can’t remember if it was her guardian angel specifically) and that apparently this was a very…

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Saint of the Day - 26 August - St Mary of Jesus Crucified OCD (1846-1878)

Saint of the Day – 26 August – St Mary of Jesus Crucified OCD (1846-1878)

Saint of the Day – 26 August – St Mary of Jesus Crucified OCD (1846-1878) Discalced Carmelite nun of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Virgin, Stigmatist, Mystic, apostle of charity.   Born on 5 January 1846 at Galilee, Palestine as Mariam Baouardy and died on 26 August 1878, aged 32,  at Bethlehem of gangrene following an injury received at the construction site of the Bethlehem monastery.

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Happy 173rd birthday, Sister St. Mariam Baouardy.

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Happy Feast Day St. Mariam Baouardy Sr. Mary of Jesus Crucified 1846-1878 Feast Day: August 26

Saint Mariam Baouardy, a Discalced Carmelite nun, stigmatist, and mystic, was born to Greek Catholic parents in Palestine. Orphaned at two, her life was filled with much tragedy and martyrdom, even an attempt on her life by a rejected suitor and also suddenly being struck with total blindness, both times being cured by the Blessed Virgin. Eventually, she became a Carmelite in France. Known for her service to the poor, she helped found a Carmel in India and Bethlehem where she died. She is called the “The Little Arab” and “Lily of Palestine.” {website}

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Happy Feast Day Saint Mariam Baouardy Sr. Mary of Jesus Crucified 1846-1878 Feast Day: August 26

Saint Mariam Baouardy, a Discalced Carmelite nun, stigmatist, and mystic, was born to Greek Catholic parents in Palestine. Orphaned at two, her life was filled with much tragedy and martyrdom, even an attempt on her life by a rejected suitor and also suddenly being struck with total blindness, both times being cured by the Blessed Virgin. Eventually, she became a Carmelite in France. Known for her service to the poor, she helped found a Carmel in India and Bethlehem where she died. She is called the “The Little Arab” and “Lily of Palestine.” {website}

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Happy Feast Day St. Mariam Baouardy Sr. Mary of Jesus Crucified

1846-1878 Feast Day: August 26 Saint Mariam Baouardy, a Discalced Carmelite nun, stigmatist, and mystic, was born to Greek Catholic parents in Palestine. Orphaned at two, her life was filled with much tragedy and martyrdom, even an attempt on her life by a rejected suitor and also suddenly being struck with total blindness, both times being cured by the Blessed Virgin. Eventually, she became a Carmelite in France. Known for her service to the poor, she helped found a Carmel in India and Bethlehem where she died. She is called the “The Little Arab” and “Lily of Palestine.”

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