“It’s Ash Wednesday,” Donald reminded Anne. “Let’s watch ‘San Gabriele.’ ”
“That Italian movie?!” she mused. “How well do you remember your college Italian?”
“Gabriel Possenti was a perfect role model for Lent,” he reminded her. “Each of us has to carry whichever crosses God asks of him. Two of Gabriel’s sisters, and his mother, died when he was small. His brother Lawrence even committed suicide. Gabriel died a Passionist Religious, of tuberculosis, when he was twenty four.”
“I remember,” she explained. “Through it all, he was a charming, happy, friendly sort. It’s not easy, but it’s possible and necessary.”
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers. Write a complete story~beginning, middle, and end~in one hundred words, based upon a photo prompt. Rochelle Wisoff~Fields is our fearless leader. This week’s photo prompt was supplied by Dale Rogerson.
Dear Larry,
Sounds like the perfect movie for Ash Wednesday. I’m assuming this is a bit of historical fact? Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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St. Gabriel is quite real. When I was a kid I went to a school and church that were named for him. I’ve read two biographies of him and seen the movie so I know it’s all true.
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A delightful piece of ‘faction’
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Thanks
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KR used the right word. Nice take.
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Thanks
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I just looked through the comments and got my question answered, I think: Was it a true story?
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Yes St. Gabriel came from Assisi, Italy. He lived from 1838~1862. His feast day is February 27th. I make sure I pray for his intercession each day.
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