Will this new venerable be the next Bl. Giorgio Frassati, a patroness for the youth of today, so sadly in need of inspiration.
VENERABLE ALESSANDRA (SANDRA) SABATTINI, a medical student dedicated all her free time to young people and the poor.
VENERABLE ALESSANDRA (SANDRA) SABATTINI, a medical student dedicated all her free time to young people and the poor.
She was born on 19 August 1961 in Riccione Italy
She met (Servant of God) Father Oreste Benzi, founder of the Pope John XXIII Community, when she was 12.
Sandra later met Guido at a Carnivale event. The two started dating and were later engaged to be married though both decided to lead a chaste engagement. To their delight both wanted to become missionaries in Africa
In late April 1984 the association prepared for their meeting in Igea Marina near In 1985 Father Benzi edited the first edition of her journal and again in 2003 along with notes on her life. Father Benzi once said that "Sandra should not be sought among the dead" alluding to potential exhumation. His musings proved correct for in 2009 (after Father Benzi died) an exhumation took place but no remains were found. This was attributed to the fact that she wished to be buried in bare earth which meant corrosion of the casket was most probable following internment
"Sandra was deep in a clear, intense relationship with God. She lived every moment with profound joy. She relished the entire universe, discovering all its beauty together with Him.
Her life was directed toward the Infinite, Light, Mystery and Love." Father Oreste Benzi
Her life was directed toward the Infinite, Light, Mystery and Love." Father Oreste Benzi