Feb 13 – Bl. John of Triora – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of Bl. John of Triora, Martyr, First Order (1760-1816) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Feb 13. John was a missionary to China who was on fire for the love of Christ crucified and for souls, doing much prayer, penance, and miracles. He was apprehended imprisoned, tortured, tempted to apostatize, sentenced to death, but witnessed to the faith before his execution by Crucifixion.
Reflection is on true zeal for souls
Imitating Jesus who gave all to save us, zeal for our salvation
Imitation of St. Francis long prayer and penance for souls
For more on Bl. John of Triora
- https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/lantrua-giovanni-triora-st
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/kFkDMZ_ELSQ
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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