Nov 30 – S. of God John of Montecorvino – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of S. of God John of Montecorvino, Confessor, First Order (1247–1328) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Nov 30. John was born in Montecorvino Rovella, Italy. He was a missionary of unity with the Orthodox and to the Orient and China. He converted the Nestorian ruler.
Reflection is on Zeal for the Missions, the need to support them cooperate
For more on S. of God John of Montecorvino
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Montecorvino
- https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08474a.htm
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/izih_7u2nJk
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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