In a small village near Epivates, young Paraschiva once heard the Gospel read in church. The words "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" resonated deeply within her. She immediately gave away all her clothes and possessions to the poor, a gesture that caused distress to her parents. They lived a modest but virtuous life. Pray that #Paraschiva intercedes with #God for our #families, guiding us toward #virtue and selfless love. #Saints