Nov 12 – Bl. Raynier of Arezzo – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of Bl. Raynier of Arezzo, Confessor, First Order (d. 1304) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Nov 12. Bl. Raynier of Arezzo was born in Italy to wealthy parents but renounced his wealth and entered the Franciscans as a brother. He joined some of the earliest followers of St. Francis on their apostolic journeys.

Reflection is on the Imitation of Christ as exemplified by Bl. Raynier.

For more on Bl. Raynier of Arezzo
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-raynier-of-arezzo.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/dS29hpBFNt8

Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, 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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