Oct 18 – Bl. Balthassar of Chiavari – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of Bl. Balthassar of Chiavari, Confessor, First Order (1420-1490) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Oct 18. Balthassar professor of theology and a provincial in the Franciscans. He preached and did penance for the salvation of souls.
Reflection is on laboring for souls, preaching and doing penance, giving a good example, especially regarding charity and kindness.
For more on Bl. Balthassar of Chiavari
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldassare_Ravaschieri
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-balthassar-of-chiavari.html
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/y-7t-TRuPwc
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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