Bl. Chiara Luce Badano

Bl. Chiara Luce Badano

Luminous Beacon 1971–1990

Patronage Youth, Joy, Tennis, & Cancer

Feast Day October 29

Chiara was nicknamed Luce because she shone with inner light. Chiara lived with joy, struggled in school, and played tennis. She was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer when she was sixteen years old. No matter the pain of the two-year battle with cancer, she never ceased to be a source of light and joy to others.

Small Snippet

Blessed Chiara, intercede to the Holy Ghost that even when I’m having a hard day, I may embrace my pain, struggles, and anxieties with joy.

Prayer

Artistic Process

Found under fair use.

Original Photo

Yellow Orchids

Wanted to integrate photography with delicate lines.

Inspiration

Representing Chiara’s joy.