tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post7238283292407833867..comments2024-03-15T01:25:36.095-04:00Comments on St Gemma Galgani: Similarities between St Therese & St Gemma -The Little Flower and the Gem of ChristGlenn Dallairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14335880223972671663noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-74905308057337992312020-05-17T11:05:08.585-04:002020-05-17T11:05:08.585-04:00Saint Gemma teaches me how to suffer properly...Sa...Saint Gemma teaches me how to suffer properly...Saint Therese is like a mother,sister...Both of them close to my heart.Greetings from Poland .Eva Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972670888916296399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-45698099666361355832014-03-18T00:43:27.975-04:002014-03-18T00:43:27.975-04:00What is very remarkable in the early
lives of St....What is very remarkable in the early <br />lives of St. Gemma and St. Therese,<br />is that their great love of God came <br />from each of their Mothers.<br /><br /><br />Steve Browninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936154493792258447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-15468075063267640912014-01-30T17:52:17.377-05:002014-01-30T17:52:17.377-05:00Not sure if you have found it. It is called the li...Not sure if you have found it. It is called the life of st Gemma Galgani by Fr Germanus. Pashmina's Celebratory Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033261237105892929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-19279981241363859102013-07-19T23:04:44.773-04:002013-07-19T23:04:44.773-04:00Obeying Jesus' commands is the only way to get...<br /><br /> Obeying Jesus' commands is the only way to get to heaven. I love St. Theres's autobiography because she helps me to understand Jesus' words. <br /> I should like to read St. Gemma's autobiography, but I don't know what it is called, or where to find it.<br />thanks for any helpisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-5276810347806670442013-06-19T04:54:04.149-04:002013-06-19T04:54:04.149-04:00Brilliant article!
I think both women are so rem...Brilliant article! <br /><br />I think both women are so remarkable in their own ways. How true the Bible verse - "There are many gifts, but always from the same spirit. There are different kinds of service, but always to the same God." Just by observing their photographs, one can seem the manifestation of this verse. Both saints have similar expressions on their face - piercing and soul searching - but it is translated differently as they have different personalities. St Therese looks rather mischievous and playful in her photographs, "as if she was hiding a little secret", as some would describe it. St. Gemma seems gentle and wise. Yet, you can feel Jesus in both of them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-64319102092350622192013-01-15T20:15:29.326-05:002013-01-15T20:15:29.326-05:00Saint Therese of Lisieux is the "greatest Sai...Saint Therese of Lisieux is the "greatest Saint of <br />modern times," said Pope Saint Pius X. The "Little<br />Flower" wished to spend her Heaven doing good <br />on Earth.Steve Browninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936154493792258447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-90878808321428830062012-12-29T20:35:32.510-05:002012-12-29T20:35:32.510-05:00I read the book written by Little Flower.A lot of ...I read the book written by Little Flower.A lot of Mental chatter, all her mental concoctions.But her Love, Compassion and dedicated Service is what makes her Little.I believe she had Glimpses of the 'Infinite/Truth'<br /><br />What is suitable to Little Flower is not suitable to me.Dont make Religions/Generalisations and Systems out of Individuals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-39958049520527648942012-07-25T10:43:26.850-04:002012-07-25T10:43:26.850-04:00Hi Alyssa,
It is nice to meet you. I am glad to he...Hi Alyssa,<br />It is nice to meet you. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the article.<br /> <br />Unfortunately, I do not have a high resolution copy of this particular photo--I got it from a fellow webmaster--sorry I couldn't help.<br /><br /><br /> Best wishes and may God bless you and your loved ones.<br /><br />~St Gemma, pray for us!<br /> Glenn DallaireGlenn Dallairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335880223972671663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-62591204439853944432012-07-24T16:10:16.398-04:002012-07-24T16:10:16.398-04:00Dear Glenn,
Beautiful writing and connections bet...Dear Glenn,<br /><br />Beautiful writing and connections between these amazing saints. Thank you for the article.<br /><br />The reason why I'm writing is to see if I can obtain a hi resolution image of St Therese at the top of this blog page? I've been wanting to print a copy for myself to be used for devotional purposes but haven't been able to find the right one. <br /><br />Thank you in advance!<br />Bless you<br /><br />Alyssagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929460881990948451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-83324393545926316462010-09-15T02:33:45.741-04:002010-09-15T02:33:45.741-04:00Hi Tristan,
It is nice to hear from you again.
Co...Hi Tristan,<br />It is nice to hear from you again.<br /><br />Concerning your first question about the broken rosary, I have never read this. There is another similar "story" I once read on the internet where the writer stated that Gemma allegedly spat on a crucifix during a moment in which she was allegedly "posessed".<br /><br />I can say this: In the "Resources" section of this website you will see the article entitled "Books used for this website". This is the list of books that I have used for this website--There are about 17 total and I have read all of them, yet I have never read about this alleged broken Rosary incident, or the other one that I mentioned. While it is possible that this incident actually occured, it is not documented in any of the numerous books that I have.<br /><br />About Gemma ever being possessed by an evil spirit(s), my reading of the events is that she was very often oppressed and attacked by the demons (vexed as some might call it), but never to the extent where it was internal, that is, where her self control was taken over, as seen with those possessed.<br /><br />Now the second incident that you mentioned- concerning the boys teasing her about the way she dressed and spitting in her face--this story definitely happened and was told by her friend who happened to be accompanying her on the street that day.<br /><br />-Here is the story which I have posted elsewhere in this website:<br />"Once while making her way homewards with downcast eyes from one of the city churches, with her battered black straw hat, black dress and mantle, and a little crucifix on her breast, a number of young boys were playing on the street as she passed. Suddenly they swarmed round the girl, tugging roughly at her clothing, shouting insults and words of derision, while some bolder one's even spat in her face. She showed no sign of resentment and, when some passers-by rescued her, she went her way with a quiet word of thanks to those who helped her. It was not the first time her unconscious oddity of dress and manner had attracted the unwelcome attention of the street boys of Lucca. But the only comment she was ever heard to make was in a whisper to her frightened companion, "If the world despises me then I may hope to one day become a Saint." <br /><br />One of the Giannini children named Joseph, who was about the same age as Gemma remarked: ‘I would not be seen outside with her.’ and he further states:<br />“Summer and winter she wore a black woolen dress reaching to the ground, a black mantle of the same stuff that came to the waist and - the unstylish [straw] hat.”<br /><br />And again in this same everyday black woolen dress she went to her brother's Guido's wedding also...seeing her dressed that way, the bride yelled at Gemma and told her to "go away and not come back". And Gemma left without saying a word. A few days later she wrote a beautiful letter congratulating the newlyweds. I have all these incidents documented elsewhere on this website.<br /><br />I hope this answers you questions.<br />May God bless you and your loved ones.<br />St Gemma, pray for us!<br />Glenn DallaireGlenn Dallairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335880223972671663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-76304426275277205172010-09-14T21:58:32.009-04:002010-09-14T21:58:32.009-04:00Dear Mr. Glenn,
I just remembered that during my...Dear Mr. Glenn, <br /><br />I just remembered that during my college years at the University, the period when I came to know about St. Gemma, I came across a short biography of her (I dont remember if it was on the old edition of Butler's Lives of Saints) in our University library, and the article describing our dear Saint said that St. Gemma had experienced demonic possesions where she once broke the rosary rosary of her confessor. (The books I have read about her said that she just experienced demonic vexations and not possessions that is why I was shocked when I read that then)<br /><br />And also, in another article somewhere, which I do not remember, I read that the saint, while going to the church, because of her weird reputation (some people thought that she was mentally ill, maybe because of her piety, she was thought to be a fanatic), was insulted by the boys in the street and one even spat on her face, to which her heroic humility was demonstrated by not giving the slightest expression of anger when she stared at the bullies. <br /><br />I really do not know if there are truths in these stories about her. I just thought of asking since, for me, you are like a great scholar on Saint Gemma because of the great range of research and books that you have read about her.<br /><br />Thank you. I hope that you could give me some light regarding these. Just the same, I still love St. Gemma and she was one of my spiritual best friends.<br /><br />In Jesus Christ,<br />Tristan Ralf PachecoTristan Pachecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568478023079290295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-83151559325992708762010-09-07T21:30:40.969-04:002010-09-07T21:30:40.969-04:00Hi Tristan,
Thanks for your kind comments. I am re...Hi Tristan,<br />Thanks for your kind comments. I am really glad to hear that you enjoyed this article. <br /><br />Like you, St Therese and St Gemma were very instrumental in my spiritual life and formation. <br />Saints Therese and Gemma, pray for us!<br /><br />-Glenn DallaireGlenn Dallairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335880223972671663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055912381407477995.post-91435372669832589532010-09-07T12:27:35.919-04:002010-09-07T12:27:35.919-04:00Dear Mr. Glenn,
I am very happy for this section ...Dear Mr. Glenn,<br /><br />I am very happy for this section of you website comparing St. Therese and St. Gemma. I feel that you also have an admiration of the Little Flower. St. Gemma and St. Therese are two saints who have a very special part in my life and in my conversion. Through Saint Therese, I have learned to approach God as a little child do with his parents and through St. Gemma, I have learned more about God's love because she lead me to know more deeply His passion. May God continue to bless us through our dear Therese and Gemma's intercession.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Tristan Ralf Pacheco<br />PHILIPPINESTristan Pachecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568478023079290295noreply@blogger.com