April 27 St. Zita of Lucca (1218-1278)
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1366

Zita is a good saint for those of us who sometimes lose a chance to do some good by waiting to do something better.
St. Francis of Assisi was still living when Zita was born to poor, devout Italian parents. From the age of 12 until her death, she worked as a servant for the Fatinelli family in Lucca. She was a hard worker, pious and generous. Although that dedication provoked jealousy on … [More]