00:00Born around 1164-4 in Sividal and Friuli into a noble family,
00:06Bienvenue Bojani showed extraordinary piety and compassion from a very young age.
00:12Far removed from the concerns of her rank, the young Bienvenue distinguished herself by her fervent love for God and her neighbor.
00:19She led an austere life, practicing rigorous fasting.
00:23and secretly distributing his parents' pocket money to the poor,
00:28even if it means attracting reprimands.
00:31His heart was already turned towards those who suffer.
00:34a deep inclination that would define his entire existence.
00:39Upon the death of her parents, she did not hesitate.
00:42Freed from family constraints, she joined the Dominican Third Order.
00:47It was not an escape from the world, but rather a deeper immersion in service.
00:53Without taking monastic vows, she adopted the Dominican lifestyle.
00:59Prayer, penance, and charity.
01:03Bienvenue becomes a beacon for its community.
01:06She dedicates her days to visiting the sick.
01:09to comfort the afflicted and to provide for the needs of the most destitute.
01:14His house becomes a haven,
01:17always open to those seeking help and comfort.
01:21She experienced an intense spirituality.
01:24marked by ecstasies and visions,
01:27but always rooted in deep humility.
01:30Faced with illness,
01:32which affected him physically for many years,
01:35She demonstrated exemplary patience,
01:38offering his sufferings to God.
01:41His joy lay in service and contemplation,
01:45and she inspired everyone she met.
01:47through his fervor and kindness.
01:50She sought neither recognition nor praise,
01:54but only to glorify God
01:56through his actions and his life.
01:59Welcome, Bojani died around 1192.
02:03What we remember about her today,
02:05It's the image of a blessed woman.
02:07whose life testifies that it is possible,
02:09even within society,
02:11to live a radical holiness,
02:13made of pure love and sacrifice.
02:17It reminds us of the inestimable value of humility.
02:20active charity
02:22and perseverance in faith in the face of trials.
02:27Welcome, Bojani.
02:28whose feast day is celebrated on October 30th,
02:31invites us to open our hearts to the needs of the world
02:34and to find our joy in self-giving.
02:37Her legacy is that of a woman
02:40who transformed ordinary life
02:42on an extraordinary path to holiness,
02:45simply by loving.
