Katherine Drexel: Friend of the Oppressed Book

This book was a fantastic telling of the life of St. Gianna. We named our first daughter after her and I thought I knew more about her but reading this book taught me that she lived a life of virtue that simply culminated in the sacrifice of her life. She made the ultimate sacrifice so her daughter could live but this was by far not the only thing that led to her sainthood. Little sacrifices, trusting the Lord in the small moments throughout her seemingly ordinary life allowed her to say yes to choosing life for her daughter rather than herself. Her life is a beautiful example to all, but most especially to wives, mothers and working parents that sanctity can be found through the vocation of marriage and parenthood. I’m so grateful for her example and am so blessed to have a daughter named after her that reminds me of her every time I speak her name.