Aug 26 – Bl. Timothy of Montecchio – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of Bl. Timothy of Montecchio, Confessor, First Order (1414-1504) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Aug 26. Bl. Timothy of Montecchio was a prayerful and very devout celebration of the mass when he was given special visions and messages. He died at Ocra.

Reflection is on Devotion at Mass, how important it is since the benefits from it are proportional to our devotion, how it consists of giving our full attention and offering our petitions in union with Christ's sacrifice, consider the blessing we receive whether sensible or not.

For more on Bl. Timothy of Montecchio
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-timothy-of-montecchio.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Nt2L2BUyN4Q

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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