Life of Bl Contardo Ferrini, Pious Scholar – Oct 20 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael
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Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Oct 20, 2025, on how focusing on spiritual holiness and eternal life over worldly riches, highlighting Bl. Contardo Ferrini's pious life as an example.
Father highlights the gospel message for today, encouraging us to ignore the pull of money and power that the world offers, and instead aim for a holy life that pleases God. True wealth comes from loving God, helping others, and doing good every day, leading to rewards in heaven. He points to the life of Bl Contardo Ferrini, whose feast day is today, as an example. He was a smart lawyer who lived simply, prayed a lot, and stayed faithful even in tough times, choosing to stay single to serve God fully until his early death at 43.
For Further Reading:
Matthew 6:19-21 - NAB - Do not store up treasures on earth - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/6?19
Matthew 19:21 - NAB - Sell your possessions and give to the poor - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/19?21
1 Timothy 6:17-19 - NAB - Command the rich not to be arrogant - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1timothy/6?17
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1658 - Vocation to single life - Spiritual fruitfulness in virginity - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c3a7.htm#1658
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2013-2015 - Good works and merit - Cooperating with God's grace - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c3a2.htm#2013
Wikipedia - Blessed Contardo Ferrini - Biography of pious lay scholar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contardo_Ferrini
Catholic Online - St. Contardo Ferrini - Life of Franciscan tertiary - https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=7090
Ave Maria!
Mass: Monday 29th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/102025.cfm
1st: rom 4:20-25
Resp: luk 1:69-75
Gsp: luk 12:13-21
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1529
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