Saint Agnes

Very little is known about St. Agnes except that she lived in the third century and was martyred at the age of 12 or 13. Like Maria Goretti in our own time, Agnes' martyrdom caused a huge stir among the people. Countless men and women were inspired and encouraged by her faith and courage!

One such person who was inspired by the life and death of St. Anges was St. Ambrose, who wrote these beautiful words about her--

A new kind of martyrdom! Too young to be punished, yet old enough for a martyr’s crown; unfitted for the contest, yet effortless in victory, she shows herself a master in valor despite the handicap of youth. As a bride she would not be hastening to join her husband with the same joy she shows as a virgin on her way to punishment, crowned not with flowers but with holiness of life, adorned not with braided hair but with Christ Himself. (Lib. 1, cap. 2. 5. 7-9: PL 16 [edit. 1845], 189-191)

Through the intercession of St. Agnes, may our world be saturated in faith, purity, and courage!
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