Biography of saint gabriel
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Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Image: Stained glass of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows in church of Brioux-sur-Boutonne | photo by Havang(nl)
Saint of the Day for February 27
(March 1, 1838 – February 27, 1862)
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows’ Story
Born in Italy into a large family and baptized Francis, Saint Gabriel lost his mother when he was only four years old. He was educated by the Jesuits and, having been cured twice of serious illnesses, came to believe that God was calling him to the religious life. Young Francis wished to join the Jesuits but was turned down, probably because of his age, not yet 17. Following the death of a sister to cholera, his resolve to enter religious life became even stronger and he was accepted by the Passionists. Upon entering the novitiate he was given the name Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Ever popular and cheerful, Gabriel quickly was successful in his effort to be faithful in little things. His spirit of prayer, love for the poor, consideration of the feelings of others, exact observance of the Passionist Rule as well as his bodily penances—always subject to the will of his wise superiors— made a deep impression on everyone.
His superiors had great expectations of Gabriel as he prepared for the priesthood, bu
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| Born | (1838-03-01)1 March 1838 Assisi, Papal States (now Italy) |
| Died | 27 February 1862(1862-02-27) (aged 23) Isola show Gran Sasso, Kingdom be beaten Italy |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 31 May 1908, Rome, Italia by Catholic Pius X |
| Canonized | 13 May 1920, Rome, Italia by Vicar of christ Benedict XV |
| Major shrine | San Gabriele, Teramo, Abruzzi |
| Feast | 27 February |
| Attributes | Passionist Pattern and Sign |
| Patronage | Students, Youth, Clerics, Seminarians, Abruzzi |
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St. Gabriel, the Archangel
St. Gabriel is an angel who serves as a messenger for God to certain people. He is one of the three archangels. Gabriel is mentioned in both the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible. First, in the Old Testament, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions. Gabriel is described as, "one who looked like man," as he interprets Daniel's visions. He speaks to Daniel while he is sleeping. After Gabriel's first visit, Daniel becomes tired and sick for days. Gabriel later visits Daniel again providing him with more insight and understanding in an answered prayer.
In the New Testament, Gabriel, described as "an angel of the Lord," first appears to Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. He tells him, "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth." Luke 1:13.
After Elizabeth conceived and was six months pregnant, Gabriel appears again. The Book of Luke states he was sent from God to Nazareth to visit the virgin married to a man named Joseph. Gabriel said to Mary, "Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." Luke 1:28.
"Fear not, Mary: