Marthe Robin was born on March 13, 1902 in Chateauneuf-de-Galaure, in France, to a family of peasants, and spent her entire life in her parents' home, where she died February 6, 1981. Marthe's entire existence revolved around Jesus in the Eucharist, Who for her was "the One who heals, consoles, sustains, and blesses-- my Everything." In 1928, after a serious neurological illness, Marthe found herself almost completely paralyzed. She received the gift of the stigmata from the Lord. beginning in 1930, every Thursday evening, she relived the suffering of Jesus at Gethsemane. She began experiencing the Passion in 1925, the year she offered herself as a victim of love. "That day, Jesus said she was chosen, next to the Blessed Virgin, to live the Passion more intensely. No one else would experience it so completely. He added that each day she would suffer more, and at night she would no longer be able to sleep. After the stigmata, Marthe was neither able to eat nor drink. The ecstasy lasted until Monday or Tuesday. Marthe accepted all these sufferings out of love for Jesus the Redeemer and for the sinners He wanted to save. In fact, beyond the extraordinary mystical phenomena, extremely significant was the work of evangelization Marthe managed to accomplish, despite her condition, thanks to the help of Father Finet, with whom she founded sixty "Foyers of Charity" (centers or homes of light, charity and love) throughout the world. In love we grow to give our all to Jesus. May He completely fill you with desire for Him, and may you accept His gift. May our lives reflect His love and become a witness to His all-sacrificing love. May this year bring you into this total love. Come to Mass and Adoration to be filled with love, hope, and peace.