Dec 9 – Bl. Gabriel Ferretti – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of Bl. Gabriel Ferretti, Confessor, First Order (1385-1456) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 9. Gabriel became known for his humility and piety and was a missionary preacher in the Marches of Italy, He was given various roles as superior in the Franciscans, working to reform the order to its original vigor.

Reflection is on Vigilance of Superiors and vigilance over themselves

For more on Bl. Gabriel Ferretti
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Ferretti
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-gabriel-ferretti.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/LjSmVOw1AWs

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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