Dec 21 – Bl. Bernard of Baden – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The Life of Bl. Bernard of Baden, Confessor, Third Order (d. 1458) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 21.

Reflection is on ambition
exaltation is addictive, avoid vainglory
take care of good name but avoid the need for due honor
Glory should be in humility, giving glory to God

For more on Bl. Bernard of Baden
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernhard_II,_Margrave_of_Baden-Baden
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-bernard-of-baden.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JSHtfba5laE

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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