Apr 9 – Bl. William Cufitella of Scicli – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The Life of Bl. William Cufitella of Scicli, Confessor, Third Order (d. 1404) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Apr 9. William was born in Sicily, Italy and was a member of the King's Court who decided to leave in order to grow closer to the Lord as a hermit.
Reflection is on disengagement from the world.
For more on Bl. William Cufitella of Scicli
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-william-cufitella.html
- https://stevenwood.com/reflections/franciscan/0407-38.htm
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/oDwjPHjFbj0
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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