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Founder of the Sisters of Mary Most Holy Consolation, Giuseppe Migliavacca was born in Trigolo (Cremona) on June 13, 1849. Ordained a priest in 1874, after two years of pastoral work, he asked to be admitted to the Jesuits. He remained there from 1875 to 1892. In order not to be deprived of his apostolic ministry as a preacher and confessor, he reluctantly accepted the resignation of the Society of Jesus. In Venice he met some young women who wished to consecrate themselves to the Lord in apostolic works. On behalf of the Archbishop of Turin, he took charge of the nascent institute. The hardest test came from his own nuns who, on false accusations, removed him from the direction of the Institute. On the advice of Blessed Andrea Carlo Ferrari, Archbishop of Milan, after a course of spiritual exercises he retired to the Capuchins (1902). He died in Bergamo on December 10, 1909. He was beatified by Pope Francis in Milan on Oct. 7, 2017. The liturgical memorial is celebrated on Dec. 10. |
Prayer
O God, you gave to the priest, blessed Arsenio, the grace to follow Christ in poverty and humility. Grant unto us, that in exercising the works of mercy, we can live with the same fidelity our vocation and with your help, overcome every adversity.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen.