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Blessed Nhá Chica: Mother of the Poor

Blessed Nhá Chica: Mother of the Poor

8 min de leitura

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.

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Friar Galvão: Brazil's First Saint

Friar Galvão: Brazil's First Saint

9 min de leitura

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.

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Our Lady of Aparecida: The Statue Found in the River

Our Lady of Aparecida: The Statue Found in the River

5 min de leitura

Three fishermen cast their nets into the Paraíba River and caught nothing, until out of the water came a small statue of Our Lady.

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Saint Joseph of Anchieta: The Apostle of Brazil

Saint Joseph of Anchieta: The Apostle of Brazil

9 min de leitura

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.

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Saint Pauline: The First Saint of Brazil

Saint Pauline: The First Saint of Brazil

9 min de leitura

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.

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Saints André de Soveral and Companions: The First Martyrs of Brazil

Saints André de Soveral and Companions: The First Martyrs of Brazil

10 min de leitura

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.

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Saint Dulce of the Poor - Part 1: The Good Angel of Bahia

Saint Dulce of the Poor - Part 1: The Good Angel of Bahia

13 min de leitura

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!

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Saint Dulce of the Poor - Part 2: From the Chicken Coop to Santo Antonio Hospital

Saint Dulce of the Poor - Part 2: From the Chicken Coop to Santo Antonio Hospital

14 min de leitura

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!

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