Who Was Blessed Jacoba de Settesoli?

Having heard St. Francis of Assisi preach, Blessed Jacoba de Settesoli (1190-1273) sought his counsel on how to achieve holiness.

He delivered.

Beside Francis at his death, this little-known blessed proves that it does not take extradinary actions to lead a spiritually extraordinary life.

Listen in to Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, speak about this wife and mother (and baker, too):



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