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St. Alphonsa
Feast Day: July 28
Biography
St. Alphonsa was an Indian Catholic Franciscan Clarist nun who lived a life of quiet suffering and profound joy in God. She became the first woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint.
"I consider suffering a great gift from the Lord. I desire to love Him with all my heart and surrender
completely."
Devotional Prayer
O Lord, grant us the patience and joy of St. Alphonsa, that in every trial we may entrust ourselves entirely to Your divine will. Amen.