Dec 2 – Bl. Bentivolio Buoni – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

 

The Life of Bl. Bentivolio Buoni, Confessor, First Order (d. 1231) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 2. Bl. Bentivolio Buoni was known for the virtues of humility, patience, obedience, and childlike simplicity. He had a deep prayer life and was known as great confessor and could change hearts through his pious conversions.

Reflection is on the importance of speech, what we say:
Speech shows what is in our heart
Emmaus what have you been discussing
Edifying others with speech

For more on Bl. Bentivolio Buoni
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-bentivolio-buoni.html

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

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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