WELCOME! BLESSED EVANGELIST PONZANI, CHILD Blessed Evangelist (Evangelista), a boy, the son of the Roman lord Laurentius Ponzani and the saintly Francisca was born in Rome in 1402 and showed himself to be a miracle of grace from a very early age. His only occupation was to prepare himself for the glory of heaven, for which he greatly desired. He was only nine years old when he was seized by the plague that was then raging in Rome. Immediately he asked for a Father confessor, and after having received the Last Rites, he said to his mother: "You know, Mother, as I have often told you, that there is nothing on this earth that pleases me. I desire only eternal life and the company of the holy angels. God has looked upon my desire with mercy; we will be separated soon. See, my holy Patrons and a crowd of angels come to meet me! Be of good cheer; know that I will be happy and will always pray for you. Give me your blessing.” After receiving the blessing, he committed his innocent...