Dec 24 – S. of God Constance – Franciscan Saint of the Day

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The Life of S. of God Constance, Queen of Aragon, Widow, Second Order (d. 1301) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 24. S.  Constance made up for the sins of her father by having mercy on his murderer. After her abdication, she entered the Poor Clares where she stayed until her death.

Reflection is on love for one's enemies
still common view eye for an eye tooth for a tooth, but we must be different
Loving our enemies must come from God because all are children of God

For more on S. of God Constance
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constance_of_Sicily,_Queen_of_Aragon

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

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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