Christians Celebrate Beatification of Palestinian Nun

2009-11-29 | On November 22, 2009, Mother Marie Alphonsine Danil Ghattas was beatified at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth.

Born to a Palestinian family in Jerusalem in 1843, she spent her whole life working among the poor of Palestine. The beatification ceremony was presided over by Archbishop Angelo Amato, special envoy of Pope Benedict XVI. In marking this special day the Holy Father said: "The beatification of this very significant figure of a woman is of special comfort to the Catholic community in the Holy Land. It is an invitation to always trust, with firm hope in Divine Providence and Mary's maternal protection." This Christmas the Palestinian Christians are facing terribly distressing times of occupation and economic strangulation. Beatification of this Palestinian nun gives them hope. Her example inspires them to persevere and also calls them to lives worthy of the Prince of Peace born in their land. MORE http://www.hcef.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=790792628:christians-celebrate-beatification-of-palestinian-nun&catid=1:news Please click photo for clarity.