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Saints of the Month: February
approved by Alexander VI. The chief aim of
the institute was to imitate the ten virtues
practised by Our Lady in the mystery of the
Incarnation, the superioress being called
“Ancelle,” handmaid, in honor of Mary’s
humility. St. Jane built and endowed the
first convent of the Order in 1502. She died
in heroic sanctity, 1505, and was buried in
the royal crown and purple, beneath which
lay the habit of her Order.
Reflection.—During the lifetime of St. Jane,
the Angelus was established in France. The
sound of the thrice each day gave her hone
in her sorrow, and fostered in her the desire
still further to honor the Incarnation. How
often might we derive grace from the same
beautiful devotion, so enriched by the
Church, yet neglected by so many
Christians!
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