Blessed Ludovica Albertoni | Loving the Poor with All Her Heart | January 31 | Saint Story for Kids
In today’s Saint Story for Kids, we learn about Blessed Ludovica Albertoni, a noblewoman of Rome who chose a life of deep prayer, sacrifice, and loving service to the poor. Blessed Ludovica lived in the 15th–16th century. After becoming a widow, she dedicated her life completely to God. She joined the Franciscan Third Order, gave generously to those in need, cared for the sick, and spent long hours in prayer. Her life showed that true love for God always leads to love for others. In this episode, children will learn: Who Blessed Ludovica Albertoni was Why she cared so much for the poor and sick How prayer and service belong together Why generosity is a beautiful way to love God Blessed Ludovica’s story gently teaches kids that holiness can be lived at home, in daily life, and through acts of compassion and mercy. Feast Day: January 31 Liturgical Colour: White Perfect for families, classrooms, children’s liturgy, and young hearts learning about charity, prayer, and caring for those in need.
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Louisa Albertoni
Ludovica Albertoni Cetera
Memorial
31 January
Profile
Born to a wealthy and prominent family. Married to James de Citara. Mother of three. Widowed in 1506. Franciscan tertiary. She spent her fortune and ruined her health in caring for the poor. Given to religious ecstasies, she was known as a miracle worker, and had the gift of levitation.
Born
1474 in Rome, Italy
Died
31 January 1533 in Rome, Italy of natural causes
Beatified
28 January 1671 by Pope Clement X (cultus confirmed)
John Bosco (Memorial)
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Bienheureuse Louise Albertoni - le 31 janvier
Jeune veuve (+ 1530)
Elle passa toute sa vie à Rome. Elle fut une bonne épouse et une bonne mère de famille qui voulait plaire à son mari et voulait en même temps être attentive en tout pour plaire à Dieu. A trente trois ans, elle eut la douleur de perdre le mari qu'elle aimait tant et elle prit l'habit du Tiers-Ordre de saint François, menant alors une vie ascétique et assidue à la prière, s'en allant pèleriner dans les basiliques romaines. Elle ne conservait plus pour elle que le strict nécessaire et donnait tout aux pauvres. On disait que jamais un pauvre ne s'éloignait d'elle en emportant un refus.
Culte confirmé par le pape Clément X en 1671.
À Rome, en 1533, la bienheureuse Louise Albertoni. Elle éleva très chrétiennement ses trois filles et, après la mort de son mari, elle prit l'habit du Tiers-Ordre franciscain, secourut abondamment les pauvres et, de riche qu'elle était, devint elle-même très pauvre.
Martyrologe romain