Mar 5 – St. John Joseph of the Cross – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The life of St. John Joseph of the Cross, Confessor, First Order (1654-1734) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 5. St. John Joseph was involved in the reform of St. Peter of Alcantra in Naples, Italy. He was known to be mortified and humble and performed miracles and healings.
Reflection is on exterior and interior mortification.
For more on St. John Joseph of the Cross
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Joseph_of_the_Cross
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/john-joseph-of-the-cross.html
- https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08466a.htm
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qP9XN48djRs
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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