May 24 – Bl. John of Prado – Franciscan St. of the Day

 

The life of Bl. John of Prado, Martyr, First Order (1563-1631) for the May 24, Franciscan Saint of the Day who was from Spain and died as a martyr in Morocco while preaching to Christians and Muslims there.

Refection is on the love of faith:
- Bl John Prado died for the faith
- All good works find their value in faith
- Faith is the anchor needed in tribulation

Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints"

More on Bl. John of Prado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_de_Prado

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XkHfYU_uL6c

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Ave Maria!

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