Apr 6 – Bl. Mary Crescentia Hoess – Franciscan Saint of the Day

 

The life of Bl. Mary Crescentia Hoess, Virgin, Third Order (1682-1744) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Apr 6. Mary was born in Kaufbeuren, Bavaria, Germany. She had no dowry to enter the convent but the protestant mayor of the town was so impressed with her that he paid for it. She was treated poorly because of her poverty and her attacks from the devil were interpreted as her being a witch. Later her patience and virtue was recognized and she was made novice mistress and then superior of the convent. She was a well-respected spiritual director sought after by bishops and cardinals.

Reflection is on the divine gift of having joy in suffering.

For more on Bl. Mary Crescentia Hoess
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Crescentia_H%C3%B6ss
- https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=7428

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ozp8RC8Ti1k

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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