Anna Mutathupandathu, became Saint Alphonso on 12/0ct/2008
She overtakes Mother Teresa.
Pope Benedict XVI canonised her as Saint Alphonso of Immaculate Conception.
Born in Kerala,in 1910,Anna was a staunch catholic.
She took solace in the cross,and realised it was the only source to reach the Holy Father.
She burnt her feet , to escape marriage and enter nunnery.
Her short life was devastated by illness.
She remained brave and stoic,compassionate and benign all through her life.
After her death , miracles did happen.,still they manifest to the faithful
Many a child has been cured of their handicaps and physical derangements
Her grave is a shrine.
She had won the hearts of the people around her by selfless service.
Her philanthropy was never publicised .
Her service was confined to the community around her.
Bearing the physical frailities ,she worked for the uplift of the people.
After her untimely death, people who visit her shrine are blessed exceesively by her.
Her life extolls the faith in God.
Things, which pass unnoticed by many , catches the attention of few individuals.
Deeds ,which were termed simple,now are phrased as wonders.
Actions ,which were bracketed as facile, are presently targeted as onerous.
Sister Alphonsa has been canonised as Saint Alphonso.
Modesty ,was the prime motive of Sister Alphonso.
Humility ,was the chief drive of this saint.
There is no recipe for such people,
She is her own reward.
Let saint Alphonso bless her children with mirth, wealth and scholarship.
Amen
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