Nov 19 – St. Agnes of Assisi – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of St. Agnes of Assisi, Virgin, Second Order (d. 1253) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Nov 19. St. Agnes of Assisi was the sister of St. Clare, founder of the Poor Cares, and followed her sister into that order and established two other convents,
Reflection is on the Franciscan spirit that is based on the fiery love of God as exemplified by St. Francis that has attracted so many souls and counteracts the spirit of the flesh and the world.
For more on St. Agnes of Assisi
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_of_Assisi
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/saint-agnes-of-assisi.html
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UE1uMEdpYyw
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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