December 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, he gave away his inheritance at her death, and became a hermit in Sicily and then a Franciscan. He was known for his kindness and piety, helping the poor, and was given the gift of prophecy and miracles. Reflection is on the Love of retirement: get away from the hustle of the world in order to focus on God. Good to make retreats and to spend time alone at home rather than constant adventures. Enables us to grow closer to God and thus grow in peace with God. For more on Bl. Gerard Cagnoli - Gerardo Cagnoli - Wikipedia - roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-gerard-cagnoli.html Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig's 'The Franciscan Book of Saints' Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516