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St. Henry de Osso y Cervello
Founder of the Congregation of St. Teresa of Jesus
Life and historical setting
Henry de Osso y Cervello (1840-1896) is remembered in the Church as founder of the Congregation of St. Teresa of Jesus. The supplied Catholic source associates this life with Vinebre, Spain.
Henry de Osso y Cervello entered the seminary in Tortosa and soon he moved to Barcelona, a commitment that shaped the vocation that followed. Henry de Osso y Cervello later became popular and his words reached the faithful not only at the seminary and church but also from newspaper.
Henry de Osso y Cervello's earthly life ended on Jan.
The enduring witness of Henry de Osso y Cervello is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, prayer and contemplation, and preaching and evangelization. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Vocation and witness
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Gospel encounter and discipleship
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Prayer and contemplation
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Preaching and evangelization
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Teaching and sacred learning
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Martyrdom and sacrifice
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Sharing the faith
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Spiritual legacy
The enduring witness of Henry de Osso y Cervello is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, prayer and contemplation, and preaching and evangelization. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Prayerful reflection
God of holiness, through the witness of Henry de Osso y Cervello, strengthen us in patient teaching, evangelization, and the faithful transmission of the Catholic faith. Keep our attention fixed on Jesus Christ, and teach us to answer grace faithfully in the duties, relationships, and needs placed before us. Amen.
Historical and liturgical note
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Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.