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Gianna Beretta Molla

(1922–1962) Pediatrician

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Gianna Beretta Molla was a pediatrician.

Quick Facts About Gianna Beretta Molla

Born: October 4, 1922
Died: April 28, 1962
Profession: Pediatrician

About Gianna Beretta Molla

[Wikidata] Italian saint (1922-1962)... | [Wikipedia] Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian Catholic pediatrician. Although aware of possible fatal consequences, Molla refused both an abortion and a hysterectomy during her pregnancy with her fourth child in order to preserve the child's life.

Quotes by Gianna Beretta Molla

Love and sacrifice are closely linked, like the sun and the light. We cannot love without suffering and we cannot suffer without…

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Be living witnesses of the greatness and beauty of Christianity.

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Beauty

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Our body is a cenacle, a monstrance: through its crystal the world should see God.

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Body

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The stillness of prayer is the most essential condition for fruitful action. Before all else, the disciple kneels down.

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Everyone works in the service of man. We doctors work directly on man himself... The great mystery of man is Jesus: 'He…

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