Mar 4 – S. of God Sylvester of Assisi – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The life of S. of God Sylvester of Assisi, Confessor, First Order (1175-1240) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 4. Sylvester was born in Assisi, Italy and was an early follower of St. Francis, but not before repenting of a very regrettable avaricious life as a diocesan priest, after seeing the good example of St. Francis.
Reflection is on avarice and how we need to turn our attention from things of this world and toward eternal things, following the example of St. Francis
For more on S. of God Sylvester of Assisi
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_of_Assisi
- https://catholicsaints.info/saint-sylvester-of-assisi/
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/D2LVgP5CJAE
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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