Honorina de Abreu
Honorina de Abreu
Also known as Maria Jose of Jesus
Profile Daughter of the historian Capistrano de Abreu. Her mother died when the girl was 9 years old. Very active in the Rio social circles of her day, but about the age of 20 she experience a conversion, and began to feel a draw to the religious life. She became a Discalced Carmelite nun , taking the name Maria Jose of Jesus. Prioress of her house. Noted spiritual director. Through her work, and her example, Sister Maria Jose sparked a revival of interest in the monastic life, and the founding of several houses. Wrote poetry , and translated Carmelite works into portuguese. Her later years were a trial as her health slowly deteriorated . Her Cause for Canonization is under way.
Born 18 February 1882 in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
Died 11 March 1959 in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil of natural causes; relics rest in the chapel of the Convent of Santa Teresa
Venerated pending; if you have information relevant to the Cause of Sister Honorina, contact
Carmelo de Santa Teresa
Ladeira de Santa Teresa, 52
20241-140 Rio de Janeiro RJ, BRAZIL
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