Saint Marie-Clementine

The reason why I really enjoyed learning more about Saint Marie-Clementine was because of her background. She was born in the poor country of Congo and rather than focus on herself, she focused on others. From the very beginning, she wanted to become a nun and had plans for her future. Others in her country were probably focusing on not starving to death, but she wanted to help others. That absolutely amazes me. It makes me want to become that type of wonderfully selfless person. She stuck to her values and did not let those who captured her have any power over her. She resisted their urges to commit sinful acts and held to her beliefs. That is the type of person I look up to. That is why I was very interested in her story. She is inspiring.