THE GIRL WHO DIES OF LOVE

The Girl Who Dies of Love - Even though she was little, she had great piety, and she made small altars in front of which she prayed at length. She had great admiration for Saint Agnes of Rome.

Her greatest desire was to receive communion. But at that time, children were not allowed to take communion only until the age of 11. However, she insistently asked her parents to admit her to the Dominican convent of Bologna, which accepted children, who were only subject to a small part of the rule.

In 1331, at only 8 years of age, according to the custom of the time, Imelda Lambertini entered the convent; At age 10, she received the habit of a Dominican nun. Although she was so young, she was an exemplary nun in the activities of religious life. However, she was somewhat intrigued by the fact that people received Holy Communion and continued to live.

Since Imelda was not old enough to take communion, she used to ask the nuns: "Sister, the lady took communion with Jesus, and he didn't die?" The nuns responded scared: "What is that, girl, why die?" - The little nun responded: "How can the lady receive Jesus in communion, and not die of love and so much happiness?"

It happened that in the early morning of May 12, 1333, the eve of the Sunday of the Ascension of the Lord, Imelda was at Holy Mass, and she could no longer bear her desire to take communion.

She wondered: "If Jesus ordered the children to come to Him, why can't I take communion?"

The priest had already finished giving Holy Communion to the nuns when everyone saw: a host came out of heaven and flew through the chapel. He stopped over Imelda's head, the priest then understood that it was time to take communion; Upon receiving the Holy Eucharist, Imelda placed herself in deep adoration.

After hours of prayer, the Mother Superior went to the nun and said: "Okay, Sister Imelda, I already adore Jesus enough, we can continue. Let's go to the other activities of the convent."

Imelda, however, remained motionless; After the Superior's insistence, nothing happened. It was then that the Mother lovingly picked up Imelda, and she fell into her arms. Imelda had died during her First Communion.

Little great Imelda's inquiry was fulfilled: How can someone receive Jesus in Holy Communion and not die of happiness? At 11 years old, Imelda died of love and happiness for having received Jesus.

The body of Blessed Imelda Lambertini is found in corrupt, in Bologna, Italy. Pope Saint Pius X proclaimed her patron saint of children who are going to make their First Communion.

Born: 1322, Bologna, Italy

Died: May 12, 1333, Bologna, Italy

Parents: Egano Lambertini, Castora Galuzzi

Beatification: 1826; by Pope Leo XII

Holiday: May 12

Birth name: Magdalena Lambertini Galuzzi

Religious name: Blessed Imelda Lambertini

Religious order: Nuns of the Order of Preachers

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