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Crown for Joanna

Crown for Joanna

By: Sister Mary Jean Dorcy
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 Born as a princess and rightful heir to the Portuguese throne, Blessed Joanna of Portugal could have ruled any European nation. However, she stunned her world by choosing a celestial throne over earthly power. Now, the scepters she rejected have turned to dust, and as Blessed Joanna, she reigns from an unending throne in heaven. This childrens biography, penned by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy, a Catholic Dominican Nun renowned for her intricate paper cutting silhouette illustrations, brings Joannas inspiring journey to life.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Spirituality
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  • 09 - Crown for Joanna by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy

    09 - Crown for Joanna by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy
    Jul 25 2025
    Born as a princess and rightful heir to the Portuguese throne, Blessed Joanna of Portugal could have ruled any European nation. However, she stunned her world by choosing a celestial throne over earthly power. Now, the scepters she rejected have turned to dust, and as Blessed Joanna, she reigns from an unending throne in heaven. This childrens biography, penned by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy, a Catholic Dominican Nun renowned for her intricate paper cutting silhouette illustrations, brings Joannas inspiring journey to life.
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    7 mins
  • 08 - Crown for Joanna by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy

    08 - Crown for Joanna by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy
    Jul 25 2025
    Born as a princess and rightful heir to the Portuguese throne, Blessed Joanna of Portugal could have ruled any European nation. However, she stunned her world by choosing a celestial throne over earthly power. Now, the scepters she rejected have turned to dust, and as Blessed Joanna, she reigns from an unending throne in heaven. This childrens biography, penned by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy, a Catholic Dominican Nun renowned for her intricate paper cutting silhouette illustrations, brings Joannas inspiring journey to life.
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    11 mins
  • 07 - Crown for Joanna by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy

    07 - Crown for Joanna by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy
    Jul 25 2025
    Born as a princess and rightful heir to the Portuguese throne, Blessed Joanna of Portugal could have ruled any European nation. However, she stunned her world by choosing a celestial throne over earthly power. Now, the scepters she rejected have turned to dust, and as Blessed Joanna, she reigns from an unending throne in heaven. This childrens biography, penned by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy, a Catholic Dominican Nun renowned for her intricate paper cutting silhouette illustrations, brings Joannas inspiring journey to life.
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    10 mins
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