Mar 29 – Serv. of God Leo Heinrichs – Franciscan Saint of the Day

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The Life of Serv. of God Leo Heinrichs, Martyr, First Order (1867-1908) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 29. Leo Heinrichs was born in Germany but immigrated to the United States with his exiled confreres. While at mass in Denver, Colorado he was killed by a man with a gun.

Reflection is on How sweet to die at the feet of Mary
our heart must follow our lips
she will be there at the hour of death
St Francis died at her feet at St Mary of the Angels

For more on Serv. of God Leo Heinrichs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Heinrichs

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

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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