September 23, 2020
Sep 23 – St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina – Franciscan Saint of the Day
0:00 - The life of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, Confessor, First Order (1887-1968) for the September 23rd Franciscan Saint of the Day. 0:18 He was a priest who experienced almost…
December 7, 2020
St. Ambrose: Pastor for his Time – Dec 07 – Homily – Fr Ignatius
Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 07, 2020, on how Ambrose was chosen as Bishop of Milan when he was not even baptized and then went on…
July 20, 2021
Jul 19 – Bl. Peter Cresci – Franciscan Saint of the Day
The Life of Bl. Peter Cresci, Confessor, Third Order (d. 1323) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Jul 19. Bl. Peter Cresci was born in Foligno, Italy in a wealthy…
October 20, 2021
Oct 20 – Bl. Contardo Ferrini – Franciscan Saint of the Day
The Life of Bl. Contardo Ferrini, Confessor, Third Order (1859-1902) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Oct 20. Contardo was born in Milan, Italy studied Law, and became a…
November 11, 2021
Nov 11 – Bl. Bonavita (the Blacksmith) – Franciscan Saint of the Day
The Life of Bl. Bonavita (the Blacksmith), Confessor, Third Order (1238-1275) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Nov 11. Bonavita (the Blacksmith) was born a poor person in Lugo,…
November 12, 2021
Nov 12 – Bl. Raynier of Arezzo – Franciscan Saint of the Day
The Life of Bl. Raynier of Arezzo, Confessor, First Order (d. 1304) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Nov 12. Bl. Raynier of Arezzo was born in Italy to…
November 29, 2021
Nov 29 – St. Humilis of Bisignano – Franciscan Saint of the Day
The Life of St. Humilis of Bisignano, Confessor, First Order (d. 1637) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Nov 29. St. Humilis of Bisignano was born in Bisignano, Italy,…
November 30, 2021
Nov 30 – S. of God John of Montecorvino – Franciscan Saint of the Day
The Life of S. of God John of Montecorvino, Confessor, First Order (1247–1328) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Nov 30. John was born in Montecorvino Rovella, Italy. He…
December 3, 2021
Dec 3 – Bl. Gerard Cagnoli – Franciscan Saint of the Day
The Life of Bl. Gerard Cagnoli, Confessor, First Order (1267-1342) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 3. Gerard was born in Italy and after taking care of his mother,…