Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Gianna Beretta Molla

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Italian saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
Last updated on December 18, 2024.
Gianna Beretta Molla

Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian Roman Catholic pediatrician. Although aware of the potential consequences, Molla refused both a termination of pregnancy and a hysterectomy during her pregnancy with her fourth child, which caused her death. Molla's medical career followed the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church; she believed in following her conscience while coming to the aid of others who required assistance. Molla also dedicated herself to charitable work amongst the elderly and was involved in Catholic Action; she also aided the Saint Vincent de Paul group in their outreach to the poor and less fortunate.

The stillness of prayer is the most essential condition for fruitful action. Before all else, the disciple kneels down. — © Gianna Beretta Molla
The stillness of prayer is the most essential condition for fruitful action. Before all else, the disciple kneels down.
Be living witnesses of the greatness and beauty of Christianity.
Everyone works in the service of man. We doctors work directly on man himself... The great mystery of man is Jesus: 'He who visits a sick person, helps me,' Jesus said... Just as the priest can touch Jesus, so do we touch Jesus in the bodies of our patients... We have opportunities to do good that the priest doesn't have. Our mission is not finished when medicines are no longer of use. We must bring the soul to God; our word has some authority... Catholic doctors are so necessary!
Love and sacrifice are closely linked, like the sun and the light. We cannot love without suffering and we cannot suffer without love.
Our body is a cenacle, a monstrance: through its crystal the world should see God.
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