Originally published at Churchpop
Mother Angelica passed away on Easter Sunday on March 26, 2016, at the age of 92.
On this ninth anniversary of her death, let us also praise the Lord for what he accomplished through her! She was an incredible woman of God who helped lead many people closer to Jesus, particularly through her work founding EWTN.
Yet, even though she was a public figure, so much about her life isn’t well known.
Here are 13 things you probably didn’t know about the amazing life of Mother Angelica:1) Mother Angelica’s birth name was Rita Antoinette Rizzo.
She was born on April 20, 1923, in Canton, Ohio, and was an only child.
2) Mother Angelica miraculously healed when she was 19 years old. She turned 20 on April 20, 1943.
When she was 16 years old, she suffered from terrible stomach pain. By the time she was 18, it had gotten bad enough that she sought medical help. X-rays showed there was something wrong with her stomach and intestines. Doctors tried various treatments, but nothing helped the pain.
In January of 1943, she prayed a novena to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, asking for relief from the pain. Then, on Jan. 17, 1943, when she woke up, the pain was
