Saint Alexis Falconieri, also known as Alessio Falconieri, was born in the 13th century in Florence, Italy. He was the son of Bernard Falconieri, a wealthy Florentine merchant and a Guelph. From a young age, Alexis showed a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and this devotion would shape his life in remarkable ways. In around 1225, Alexis joined the Laudesi, also known as the Praisers...