Magdalene of Canossa started her charitable works at the age of 34, after a long struggle and search for God’s will for her.
She was born in Verona, Italy, on March 1, 1774, to a rich and noble family. Through painful events, like the death of her father, the departure of her mother, sickness, and misunderstandings, the Lord guided her towards unexpected paths which Magdalene tried hard to understand.