Josefa Menéndez facts for kids
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Sister Josefa Menéndez
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| Born | 4 February 1890 |
| Died | 29 December 1923 (aged 33) |
| Known for | Christian mysticism |
Josefa Menéndez (born February 4, 1890 – died December 29, 1923) was a Catholic nun. She was also known as a mystic. A mystic is someone who has special spiritual experiences.
Josefa was born into a Christian family in Madrid, Spain. In 1920, when she was 30 years old, she joined a religious group. This group was called the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She joined them in Poitiers, France.
Her daily life as a nun involved cleaning and sewing. During her time as a nun, she said she had visions. These were special experiences where she felt she saw and heard Jesus.
A book called The Way of Divine Love tells her life story. It also shares the details of her reported visions. This book has been reprinted by TAN Books, Inc.
See also
- In Spanish: Josefa Menéndez para niños
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