CAUSE

The Cause for the Beatification of María Güell y Puig

A journey of the Church that recognises a life lived in fidelity, charity and the presence of God.

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The cause for the beatification of María Güell y Puig is the path through which the Church officially recognises the holiness of a life lived in fidelity to God. It is not merely a juridical process, but a profound contemplation of a life marked by faith, charity and quiet self-giving.

In María Güell, holiness does not appear as something distant or extraordinary, but as a concrete way of living the Gospel in daily life: discovering God in the simple, serving with love and remaining attentive to His presence at every moment.

Today, her cause remains alive and continues to be a sign for the Church and for the world: an invitation to recognise that true holiness can also flourish in ordinary life.

JOURNEY

A living path within the Church

The cause for the beatification of María Güell y Puig forms part of a serious and well-documented ecclesial journey, recognising the depth of her life, the heroic nature of her virtues and the enduring relevance of her witness.

  1. 1848

    María Güell y Puig is born in Valls on 24 June.

  2. 1921

    She dies in Cervera on 14 June, after a life given entirely to God and to the service of those most in need.

  3. 1949

    Her remains are transferred, carefully preserved by her spiritual daughters.

  4. 1951

    The Ordinary Informative Process begins regarding her life, reputation for holiness and virtues.

  5. 1990

    The Positio super virtutibus is presented in Rome, with extensive documentation and sworn testimonies about her life and work.

  6. Today

    Her cause continues to be a living sign for the Church: an invitation to rediscover holiness in daily fidelity, charity and union with God.

The cause for the beatification of María Güell y Puig is the path through which the Church officially recognizes the holiness of a life lived in fidelity to God. It is not merely a legal process, but a profound reflection on a life marked by faith, charity, and quiet self-giving.

In María Güell, holiness does not appear as something extraordinary or distant, but as a concrete way of living the Gospel in everyday life: discovering God in what is simple, serving with love, and remaining attentive to His presence at every moment.

Today, her cause remains alive and continues to be a sign for the Church and for the world: an invitation to recognize that true holiness can also flourish in ordinary life, and to draw closer to her through prayer, witness, and collaboration.

Graces and favors

Testimonies from people who have experienced help and closeness through the intercession of María Güell in their needs.

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Prayer and novena

Resources to ask for her intercession and to join spiritually in the cause for her beatification.

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