Galgani, St Gemma
The Diary of St. Gemma
- ISBN 13:
- 9781644137109
- author:
- Galgani, St Gemma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sophia Institute Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 14.2 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Diary of Saint Gemma This remarkable diary reveals the extraordinary life of St. Gemma Galgani, a young Italian woman who experienced the physical wounds of Christ every Thursday evening from 1899 until her death in 1903. Her spiritual director ordered her to write down these events, which offer an enthralling glimpse into her encounters with Jesus Crucified, Our Lady, and her guardian angel. Through her diary, St. Gemma shares her struggles with temptation, her experiences of intense suffering, and the ways in which she overcame them through prayer and obedience. She also offers practical guidance on how to overcome common spiritual challenges, such as scrupulosity and dryness, and how to remain faithful during difficult times. Written by St. Gemma Galgani herself, this diary is a testament to her courage and faith, and provides valuable insights into the mystical experiences of a young woman who was mystically espoused to Jesus.
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