Saint Agnes
The Story:
Saint Agnes was a beautiful, late 4th-century girl and a devout Christian. When Agnes was old enough to marry, she repeatedly refused to marry, saying "Jesus Christ is my only spouse." She was eventually reported to the authorities as a Christian and was martyred because she refused to deny Christ and His authority over her life. She died in January of 304 at the age of 12 or 13.
You can read more about Saint Agnes and her life at https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=106
Patron of: young girls, chastity, rape survivors, and the Children of Mary
Feast Day: Jan. 21
Quotes:
"Jesus Christ is my only Spouse."
"I am already promised to the Lord of the Universe. He is more splendid than the sun and the stars, and He has said He will never leave me!"
“He chose me first and He shall have me.”
St. Agnes is a shining example of sacrificial love and both emotional and physical virginity, all of which are lacking in our world today. Let's ask St. Agnes in this month of January to help us, the young Church, to live out the virtues that she exemplified in her short earthly life so that we can someday meet her in eternal life.
Saint Agnes, please PRAY FOR US!!
Sources for information, quotes, and picture:
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=106
http://catholicfaithpatronsaints.com/prayers-quips-and-quotes-st-agnes-of-rome-feast-day-january-21/
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