St. Tarsilla lived during the sixth century in Rome and is remembered for her extraordinary life of simplicity and virtue. She is most often remembered with her sister, St. Emiliana. Nieces of Pope St. Felix III, these young women dedicated their lives to God and led a life of virginity. Praying and fasting in their home, they encouraged one another in faith, drawing deeply into the spiritual life. They had another sister, Gordiana, who had taken similar vows, but to the great sorrow of these holy sisters, she returned to the ways of the world. Their nephew, Pope St. Gregory, was greatly inspired by their pious lives and frequently spoke of the model of Christian virtues they upheld throughout their lives. It is believed that their uncle, St. Felix III, appeared to Tarsilla and invited her to the heavenly abode. She died exclaiming: “Make way! Jesus is coming!”
St. Tarsilla, pray for us to welcome Jesus into our lives with great joy and remain sincere in our faith.
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