“It fills me with joy to realize that I can lay down my life daily for God, that I can sacrifice it willingly for Him. I may not be a martyr for the faith, but I can be a martyr of charity.”
Quote by Rose Philippine Duchesne
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Rose Philippine Duchesne
Rose Philippine Duchesne, born on August 29, 1769, and died on November 18, 1852, was a French Catholic missionary who was canonized. She dedicated herself to spreading Catholicism in North America and established several schools for girls, which had a profound impact on local education and culture. more
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