Margaret of Castello

Margaret's story shows how God has a purpose for even the most unfortunate and disadvantaged; that his gifts may shine strongly in any of us, whatever our situation in this life. Young, small, blind, lame, unattractive, a hunchback who was rejected by her parents, in today's world she would probably have been another victim of abortion. Yet, despite her severe disadvantages, 'Little Margaret' emerged as an exemplary model of selfless love. Invoked as the patroness of the disabled and unwanted, there now exist shrines to her in America where she is revered. In recognition of her intercession she was beatified, and now the cause for her canonisation is progressing in Rome.

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