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Germanus, C.P. &middot; Published by TAN Books</p>\n<!-- Overview -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Overview</h3>\n<p>The Life of Saint Gemma Galgani presents the inspiring biography of an Italian mystic and stigmatist who offered her life as a victim soul in profound union with Christ&rsquo;s Passion, rooted in Catholic tradition and lived with heroic charity and prayer. Written by her spiritual director, Venerable Fr. 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