Oct 20 – Bl. Contardo Ferrini – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of Bl. Contardo Ferrini, Confessor, Third Order (1859-1902) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Oct 20. Contardo was born in Milan, Italy studied Law, and became a professor despite anti-Catholic prejudice. He was also a scholar of the Bible and spread the faith wherever he went, practicing a devout life.

Reflection is on Holy Scripture their place in the teaching authority of the Church in her commission to teach all nations

For more on Bl. Contardo Ferrini
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contardo_Ferrini#/media/File:Contardo_Ferrini.jpg
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-contardo-ferrini.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/owSdiazQF4o

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
Graphic By unknown(Life time: October 1902) - Original publication: unknownImmediate source: http://www.santiebeati.it/immagini/?mode=view&album=35050&pic=35050.JPG&dispsize=Original&start=0, PD-US, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39748531

Ave Maria!

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