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Humble Nhá Chica of Baependi never learned to read, yet she gave wise counsel to everyone at her door and built a chapel for Our Lady.
In Guaratinguetá a boy named Antônio was born. He became a friar, built a monastery, and helped the sick with tiny pills made of prayer.
Three fishermen cast their nets into the Paraíba River and caught nothing, until out of the water came a small statue of Our Lady.
The story of the young missionary who helped found São Paulo, learned the Tupi language, and wrote a poem to the Virgin Mary in the sand.
The story of Amabile, the girl who crossed the ocean, cared for the sick in a tiny wooden house, and became the first saint of Brazil.
In 1645, in northeastern Brazil, Father André de Soveral and his companions stayed faithful to God to the very end. The story of Brazil's first martyrs.
The girl who secretly brought sick people home! The nun who sheltered 70 people in a chicken coop! The Brazilian saint who dedicated her life to the poorest! Meet Maria Rita, who became Sister Dulce, the Good Angel of Bahia!

Saint Dulce of the Poor - Part 2: From the Chicken Coop to Santo Antonio Hospital
From the chicken coop grew a hospital serving thousands! Sister Dulce met the Pope, received international awards, but remained humble! Discover the building of the Social Works, worldwide recognition, and the canonization of Brazil's first saint!






