Bl. Teresa Mary Manetti of the Cross, Virgin

Born of a humble family at San Martino a Campi Bisenzio (Florence) on March 2, 1846, Teresa Manetti humbly dedicated her youthful years to good works. She was sustained by a luminous faith that was fostered by trials. She lost her father while quite young and so had to help her mother. She did so without forgetting the poor and the little ones, for whom she gave up her sleep and helped with whatever alms she was able to collect. Because she gave herself to all, everyone loved her and gave her the nickname «Bettina.»