St. Margaret of Cortona — The Sinner Who Never Stopped Praying

St. Margaret of Cortona — The Sinner Who Never Stopped Praying

Jacopo Calvi (1740-1815), “Ecstasy of St. Margaret” SAINTS & ART: St. Margaret of Cortona’s story sounds surprisingly modern: cohabitation, heartbreak, single motherhood — and yet, her refusal to stop praying led to a life of radical holiness, mystical experiences, and care for the poor.