Bl. Alberto Marvelli
1918 - 1946
Beatified By: 5 September 2004, Loreto, Italy by Pope John Paul II
The mother of Alberto Marvelli, of Ferrara, Italy, set for her son an exceptional example of charity to the poor. More than once, when Alberto had sat down to his dinner, half of his meal would suddenly be carried away from the table by his mother to feed a pauper at the door. She would tell her son, “Jesus has come, and he is hungry.” As a teenager, Alberto observed a daily schedule of spiritual exercises, including half an hour of meditation, half an hour of spiritual reading, attendance at Mass, recitation of the rosary, and the recitation of the Angelus at noon. A frequent communicant, he went to confession weekly. At the age of eighteen, Alberto became president of a local chapter of the Catholic Action lay apostolate. After graduating from Bologna University with an engineering degree, he became a high school teacher. An avid bicycler, he used his bike to carry donations to the poor. During World War II, Alberto rescued those being deported by the Nazis to concentration camps by breaking open the locked rail cars to let the prisoners free. On October 5, 1946, while riding his bicycle, Alberto was struck and killed in a traffic accident.
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Hello I was wondering if I may be blessed to receive a first class relic of blessed alberto? I would do anything for one and assure you no abuse would occur to it. I would keep it and put it on my home altar. If I may receive one please e.ail me and I will send you my address. Thank you so much!
i would like to request a first class relic of Blessed Alberto Marvelli coz im a relics keeper and devotee of Saints relics.
Dear: Sir / Ma’am
My deepest greeting to all of you. May you have in good condition after receiving my letter
I’m Marvin Ducut citizen of the Philippines , I’ am 20 years old at my younger age, I already gave my self to god, I serve to the Parish in everyday of my life.
I’ am a devoted of BLESSED ALBERTO MARVELLI since I was 16 years old, and I truly believe through his deepest Salvation to our Lord. I know his Biography and trough this, I believe to him, his miraculous presence and his mission in life and for his good example to me he completely change my life and already gave my devotion to him and to God.
May I request to have a 1st Class Relic of BLESSED ALBERTO MARVELLI. This will be a signed of my deepest Devotion to him and a big privilege not only for me but to our small Community.
This will be a great offortunity for us for having his relic and I will cherished this for the rest of my life I hope you will understand my request and may the presence of God be with you always.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH….
GOD BLESS US ALL!
Sincerely:
MARVIN DUCUT
Blessed Alberto Marvelli is an example of sanctity especially to the young....
His greatest devotion to Mary and Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is a great manifestations in helping the needy. He offers what he has as long as he can give....
Looking forward Blessed Alberto in your canonization!
Blessed Alberto Marvelli is an example of sanctity especially to the young....
His greatest devotion to Mary and Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is a great manifestations in helping the needy. He offers what he has as long as he can give....
Looking forward Blessed Alberto in your canonization!
Alberto is so good. He always answers my prayers. He helps me with everyday things like study, and homework. 'Thank's Alberto, for everything you've done.'
I am seeking any and all information available about blessed Alberto Marvelli