𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐝

St. Joan of Arc: As she was being martyred, her focus remained entirely on the Savior, crying out "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!" until her passing.

St. Therese of Lisieux: Known for her "Little Way," her final words were a simple but profound act of contrition and affection: "My God, I love Thee."

St. Bernadette Soubirous: The visionary of Lourdes turned to the Virgin Mary in her final agony, saying, "Holy Mary, pray for me, a poor sinner."

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: The first native-born American saint gave a final instruction to those around her: "Be children of the Church."

St. Francis of Assisi: He requested to be placed on the ground to meet "Sister Death" in humility, saying, "I have done what was mine to do; may Christ teach you what you are to do."

St. Thomas More: Before his execution, he famously declared his dual loyalty: "I die the king’s good servant, but God’s first."

St. Catherine of Siena: Her final words were a plea for the Church and a commendation of her soul: "Blood! Blood! Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit."

St. Teresa of Ávila: She expressed joy at the end of her earthly journey, stating, "O my Lord and my Spouse, the hour that I have longed for has come. It is time for us to meet one another."

St. Ignatius of Loyola: The founder of the Jesuits died with a simple, breathy exclamation: "O, my God!"