Mar 6 – S. of God Philippa of Loraine – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The life of S. of God Philippa of Loraine, Widow, Second Order (1467-1547) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 6. Philippa was the Duchess of Loraine, France who gave up her royal position and entered a Poor Clare convent.

Reflection is on the duties of one's state of life.

For more on S. of God Philippa of Loraine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippa_of_Guelders
- https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/philippa-guelders-d-1547

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/QMrZqo4dSt4

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
Graphic By G.Garitan - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31493286

Ave Maria!

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