O God, in Blessed Mary Bartholomew you brought
together steadfastness in suffering and innocence of life as we endure many
trials may we be helped by your grace.Blessed Mary Bartholomew Bagnesi (1514-
1577), a Florentine, received the habit of a Sister of Penance, that is, a lay
Dominican sister, in 1547. She suffered many physical illnesses for forty-five
years which confined to her bed. Despite the consultation with doctors of all stripes, she bore her sickly life filled the pains with courage. She died on this date but for some reason, was buried at
the Carmelite monastery in Florence.
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