Feb 28 – Bl. Antonia of Florence – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of Bl. Antonia of Florence, Widow, Second Order (1401-1472) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Feb 28. Bl. Antonia was made superior and started a new house in Aquila and then under the direction of St John Capistran started a new branch of Poor Clares. She suffered much from illnesses and grew in her prayer life and had many mystical experiences.
Reflection is on striving for perfection as Our heavenly Father wants us too
perfection built on the foundation of humility
Patience is the path to perfection
For more on Bl. Antonia of Florence
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonia_of_Florence
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-antonia-of-florence.html
- https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/antonia-florence-bl
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/__XhIB9w03I
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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