A Blessed, Wearing Jeans!

Blessed Chiara “Luce” Badano (1971-1990), Oct 29:  I’m writing a biography (for pre-teens and teens) of this future saint.  The Gospel and the spirituality of the Work of Mary (Focolare Movement) made an impression on Chiara at a young age.  When she was stricken with a rare bone cancer, she still managed to live for others, loving them and loving Jesus, despite her pain.  The Work of Mary’s founder gave her the name “Luce” (“lou-chay”) meaning “Light.”  An Italian boy’s miraculous healing has been attributed to her intercession.  Blessed Chiara Luce, help us to love Jesus and others constantly and concretely, even when we suffer.