Apr 2 – Bl. Leopold of Gaiche – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The life of Bl. Leopold of Gaiche, Confessor, First Order (1732-1815) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Apr 2. Leopold was a zealous missionary preacher throughout Italy and was made provincial. Napoleon asked him to make a profession against his conscience and refused.
Reflection is on loyalty to the Church which Bl. Leopold was willing to give example at great cost
prayed much for the children of the Church to remain loyal, for Church unity
punishment of those who are disloyal to the Church, the example of Napolean
For more on Bl. Leopold of Gaiche
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopoldo_da_Gaiche
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-leopold-of-gaiche.html
- https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/leopold-gaiche-bl
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nrJ_18Ag4lk
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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