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“My eyes, I have filled with Jesus upon Whom I have fixed them at the Elevation of the Host at Holy Mass and I do not wish to replace Him with any other image”

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Saint Colette
Saint Colette

Saint Colette was a French mystic, nun, and saint who lived from January 13, 1381, to March 6, 1447. She is known for founding the Colettine Sisters, an order dedicated to helping the poor and sick. more

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