Oct 20 – Homily – St. Peter of Alcantara – From Earthly Penance to Eternal Glory
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On the memorial of St. Peter, Fr. Matthias takes the occasion to explain the value of penance, of which virtue this saint is perhaps the unparalleled hero. Earthly penance both purifies and increases our capacity for supernatural charity. The purification of purgatory cannot do this, so let us appreciate the value of penance now, when it can benefit us.
St. Peter of Alcantara achieved sanctity in this life, and influenced both the Franciscan reforms of his time, as well as the Carmelite, as spiritual director of St. Theresa of Avila.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Peter of Alcantara - Memorial
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