Four hundred and seventy seven years ago today Angela Merici and twenty eight companions met for Mass in the church of St Afra in Brescia and then gave over their lives to Jesus by signing their names in a book. Thus was born the Company of St Ursula.
Today, daughters of St Angela are found in every continent of the world and number several thousands. From a small mustard seed, as Jesus tells us, can grow a vast tree.
We give thanks to God who has so blest Angela's YES to him.
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| Foundation of the Company of St Ursula by an unknown artist |
Notice the centrality of the Holy Spirit. Angela tells us in her Rule:
"above all...obey the counsels and inspirations which the Holy Spirit
unceasingly sends into our hearts."
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