Jan 26 – Bl. James of Pieve – Franciscan Saint of the Day

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The Life of Bl. James of Pieve, Martyr, Third Order (d. 1304) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Jan 26. James was born in Pieve, Lombardy, Italy and was well educated but pious. As a priest he joined the third order and used his wealth and education to help and defend the poor. He was martyred treacherously by those who tried to defraud the poor.

Reflection is on defending the poor and the weak
Follow the example of Christ
Use kindness first

For more on Bl. James of Pieve
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-james-of-pieve.html
- https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-james-the-almsgiver/

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rsVhJJcZwLk

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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