Jun 20 – S. of God John Zumárraga – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of S. of God John Zumárraga, Confessor, First Order ( 1468-1548 ) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Jun 20. John Zumárraga was born in Spain. As a friar, he was appointed to high positions due to his skill and piety. He was appointed the first bishop of Mexico by the pope and emperor. There he fought bad officials who miss treated the natives and threatened his life on many occasions. He got the bad officials removed and was made archbishop

Reflection is  on Christian Courage
- carry out duties as a Christian should
- step in when you see great injustice. When salvation is at stake, fear no one
- fear not punishment in this world

For more on S. of God John Zumárraga:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_de_Zum%C3%A1rraga
- https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=12572

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pSHTVArHBIQ
and Facebook: https://fb.watch/6g8GttJuFQ/

Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints" Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516

Playlist of Franciscan Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Ave Maria!

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