Sep 5 – Bl. Thomas of Tolentino & Comp. – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of Bl. Thomas of Tolentino & Comp., Martyrs, First Order (m. 1321) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Sep 5. Bl. Thomas of Tolentino & Comp. was a missionary to the far east and become the bishop of Peking. In India during one of his trips, he was martyred along with his companions.

Reflection is on the rewards of the saints, difficulties in this life and glory in eternity, and how we should strive to be able to suffer like the saints.

For more on Bl. Thomas of Tolentino & Comp.
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/thomas-of-tolentino-and-companions.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UkPJoMbI5Dg

Read by Fr. Josemaria Barbin, 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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