Apr 14 – “Bl.” Pica Bourlemont – Franciscan Saint of the Day
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The life of "Bl." Pica Bourlemont, Mother of St. Francis, Tertiary (d. early 1200s) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Apr 14. Pica was the mother of St. Francis who gave birth to him in a stable at the advice of a mysterious stranger. She protected him from his father and entered the 3rd order after the death of her husband
Reflection is on the habits of children and the importance of raising them correctly.
For more on "Bl." Pica Bourlemont
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-pica-bernardone.html
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/rG6wya92fUE
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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