Dec 17 – Bl. Bartolo of San Gimignano – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of Bl. Bartolo of San Gimignano, Confessor, Third Order (1228-1300) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 17. Bartolo felt called to be a priest but his father protested, Jesus told him to be a Third Order Franciscan as a parish priest. Helped the poor with his income. Then got leprosy from which he died.
Reflection is on beholding Christ in the poor as amens of showing charity to Christ.
A way of giving back to Christ who otherwise does not need anything
To be made worthy of being with Christ by being like Him
For more on Bl. Bartolo of San Gimignano
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartolo_da_San_Gimignano
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/bartolo-of-san-gimignano.html
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aQdo4FzD8gk
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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