Today we celebrate a courageous teenager named Chiara Badano. She was from Italy, and lived a normal but grace-filled and holy life, helping the poor and feeding the hungry. When she was still in high school, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. She struggled at first, but then came to terms with it. She prepared herself to meet Jesus joyfully, and asked to be buried in a wedding dress. You can read more about her here.
This was a welcome story for me today. I'm in a bit of a funk right now, and reading about this courageous teenager who stared death in the face and rejoiced in meeting her savior puts my little problems into perspective.
God, thanks for this courageous teen who through her death teaches us how to live. Blessed Chiara Badano, pray for us.
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