Benedetta Bianchi Porro

Benedetta Bianchi Porro (8 August 1936 – 23 January 1964) was an Italian Roman Catholic from Romagna. In her teenage years, she contracted polio, which greatly impacted her health. Nevertheless, Porro endeavored to pursue a career in medicine, distinguishing herself as an exceptional student. However, the aggressive progression of her illness ultimately forced her to relinquish her medical ambitions. In a bid to improve her health, she underwent multiple surgeries, but these interventions failed to alleviate her health problems, leading to a rapid deterioration of her health. Quotes “I think what a wonderful thing life is, even in its most terrible aspects; and my soul is full of gratitude and love for God for this.” “In my Calvary I am not desperate. I know that at the end of the way Jesus is waiting for me.” “Life is a runway to cross while holding Jesus’ hand tightly.” “My days are not easy, they are hard, but sweet, because Jesus is with me, with my suffering, and gives me gentleness in loneliness and light in the darkness.” “To God I offer all the flowers of the world that have blossomed under the sun.” Internal link