Blessed Rolando Rivi, Martyr He belonged to God ~ Memorial: May 29th This Blessed only lived to be 14-years-old; still a mere child when he gave up his life in witness to Jesus Christ. But despite his young age, he managed to make a profound and lasting impression on his family; on his fellow townspeople; and on the entire world, as a matter of fact. His courageous legacy and memory endures to this day and will likely continue indefinitely. Born on January 7, 1931, in the town of San Valentino (Reggio Emilia, Italy), Rolando Rivi's parents were deeply pious farmers. His father, Roberto, in particular, attended Mass daily and was also a member of the local church choir. The young Rolando took after his father and, after he celebrated his First Communion on June 16, 1938, he became a daily communicant, himself, and also sang in the choir. In addition to availing himself of the grace found in the Eucharist , he was reported to frequent Confess...
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