Mar 23 – St. Catherine of Genoa – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of St. Catherine of Genoa, Widow, Third Order (1447-1510) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 23. Catherine wanted to enter a convent but was married at 16 to one who was not worthy of her. She turned to God and an intense spiritual life she converted her husband and worked to help the poor. She wrote a book on purgatory and received communion daily.
Reflection is on frequent communion and its benefits
Having a strong desire to receive
We are all called to holiness and thus need Eucharist often
For more on St. Catherine of Genoa
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Genoa
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/saint-catherine-of-genoa.html
- https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-catherine-of-genoa
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EVOJXr8qmys
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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