S. Michel Garicoïts    

One's upbringing often exerts a critical influence on the orientation of one's entire life, as is shown in the story of a saint from the Basque country. «From his earliest years, Saint Michael Garicoits heard the Lord's call to follow Him in the priesthood. The maturation of his vocation and the receptiveness he demonstrated are connected to his parents' attentions, to their love and to the moral and religious upbringing he received, thanks in particular to his mother's attentive care. In his spiritual development, his family thus had an important role... 

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