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The life of S. of God Hugh of Digne, Confessor, First Order (1285) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 10. Hugh of Digne was a forceful preacher against the vices of court. He rejected an offer to be the preacher of King Louis IX. Miracles and prophecy were attributed to him.
d 1285 Marce
Reflection is on the religious life, what is it?
tertiaries are religious, but do not take the three vows, but follow a rule with equivalnt virtues
Lay people should follow example of religious, pursuing perfect holiness
For more on S. of God Hugh of Digne
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_of_Digne
Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/i91SjgnzBnY
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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