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Mark Lajoie of Living Waters's avatar

His last words were reputed to have been: "My only desire is to see Mary, who has saved me and who will save me from the clutches of Satan."

It was recently announced by Pope Leo that he will be canonized on October 25, 2025.

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Heather King's avatar

Right!

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Bridget Hilbe's avatar

Thank you for this! I needed to be reminded that no-one is beyond hope, beyond God’s love and mercy.

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Heather King's avatar

Exactly! If there’s room in the Church for Bartolo Longo, that means there’s room for me…

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Bridget Hilbe's avatar

Me too!

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James K. Hanna's avatar

“He restored a church in Pompeii, installing a thrift-store painting of the Blessed Virgin.” Our Mother is never out of reach…even in a thrift-store. Wonderful story.

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Heather King's avatar

I also love the “chaste marriage”…

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Melisa Capistrant's avatar

Praise be Jesus Christ! A beautiful example of what God can do in a soul. Stories like Blessed Bartolo Longo's give me so much hope.

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