Sep 29 – Bl. Bernardin of Feltre – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of Bl. Bernardin of Feltre, Confessor, First Order (1439-1494) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Sep 29. Bl. Bernardin was born in Feltre, Italy and when he entered the Franciscans became a promoter of peace and was a Missionary preacher, combating the vices of avarice and sensuality by promoting the bonfire of the vanities and promoted banks called Mounts of Piety (Monti di Pietà) that provided loans to the poor.
He also composed the Anima Christi prayer.

Reflection is on disinterested Charity which involves:
Love your neighbor as yourself
not to do Charity for the praises of men or some other gain
Need for good planning in order to promote the common good and not promote indolence

For more on Bl. Bernardin of Feltre
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardine_of_Feltre
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-bernardin-of-feltre.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZKZFcn5vCaY

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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