Blessed Jacoba De Settesoli, also known as Jacqueline, was born in 1190 in Torre Asturias, Italy, to a noble family. She lived a remarkable life as a mother, grandmother, widow, and faithful follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi.
As a Franciscan tertiary, Jacoba embraced the ideals of poverty, humility, and joyful service to others. Her deep devotion to God and her...