Jul 25 – Bl. Petronilla of Troyes – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

"The Life of Bl. Petronilla of Troyes, Virgin, Second Order (d. 1355) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Jul 25. Bl. Petronilla of Troyes renounced great wealth to enter the Poor Clares to live a life of humility. She was elected abbess of a new convent and then resigned to finish her years as a common sister.

Reflection is on the dangers of riches.

For more on Bl. Petronilla of Troyes
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-petronilla-of-troyes.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MwBE10qdwjQ
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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"

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