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Our Lord revealed to St. Bridget that this sinner was saved and was in purgatory, and that he had been saved through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary; for, sinful as his life had been, he had always kept a devotion to her sorrows, and whenever he remembered them he felt pity for her.

Benedetta faithfully did as she was told, and one day Jesus himself appeared to her, showed her the book, and said, "See, your sins are wiped away. The book is white. Now write in it acts of love and virtue." Benedetta did so, lived a holy life, and died a holy death.

Beatrice went back into the monastery, took up the religious habit again, and, grateful for Mary's mercy, lived the rest of her life like a saint. Before she died she told the whole story, to the glory of Our Lady.

Jesus answered that he could deny her nothing, and that for love of her he would pardon the man, telling him to come and kiss his wounds. The man came forward weeping, and as he kissed the wounds they were healed. Then Jesus embraced him as a sign of pardon. From that day he changed his life and was always full of love for the Blessed Virgin.

A lion came and dug her grave, the abbot buried her, and he went back to tell of the wonders of God's mercy toward this happy penitent.

With Mary's help she gave all she owned to the poor and took up a hard penance. She was tormented by dreadful temptations, but she kept turning to the Mother of God and always overcame them with her aid. She was favored with many graces, including visions and prophecies.

He was condemned to die at once, without even being given time for confession. He commended himself to Mary. He was hanged, but the Virgin held off his death, freed him herself, and told him to return to the monastery.