THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS, TOR

Blessed John of Parma Saint of the Day for March 21 (1209–1289) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar21.mp3 Blessed John of Parma’s Story The seventh general minister of the Franciscan Order, John was known for his attempts to bring back the earlier spirit of the Order after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was born in Parma, Italy, in […]

Saint Nicholas Owen Saint of the Day for March 22 (? – 1606) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar22.mp3 Saint Nicholas Owen’s Story Nicholas, familiarly known as “Little John,” was small in stature but big in the esteem of his fellow Jesuits. Born at Oxford, this humble artisan saved the lives of many priests and laypersons in England during the […]

Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo Saint of the Day for March 23 (November 16, 1538 – March 23, 1606) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar23.mp3 Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo’s Story Together with Rose of Lima, Turibius is the first known saint of the New World, serving the Lord in Peru, South America, for 26 years. Born in Spain and educated for […]

Blessed Oscar Arnulfo Romero Saint of the Day for March 24 (August 15, 1917  – March 24, 1980) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar24.mp3 Blessed Oscar Romero’s Story The night before he was murdered while celebrating Mass, Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador said on the radio: “I would like to appeal in a special way to the men of […]

Annunciation of the Lord Saint of the Day for March 25 https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar25.mp3 The Story of the Annunciation of the Lord The feast of the Annunciation, now recognized as a solemnity, was first celebrated in the fourth or fifth century. Its central focus is the Incarnation: God has become one of us. From all eternity God […]

Saint Catherine of Genoa Saint of the Day for March 26 (1447 – September 15, 1510) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar26.mp3 Saint Catherine of Genoa’s story Going to confession one day was the turning point of Catherine’s life. When Catherine was born, many Italian nobles were supporting Renaissance artists and writers. The needs of the poor and the sick […]

Lazarus Saint of the Day for March 27 (first century) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar27.mp3 Lazarus’ Story Lazarus, the friend of Jesus, the brother of Martha and Mary, was the one of whom the Jews said, “See how much he loved him.” In their sight, Jesus raised his friend Lazarus from the dead. Legends abound about the life of […]

Saint Catharine of Bologna Saint of the Day for March 28 (September 8, 1413 -March 9, 1463 ) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar28.mp3 Saint Catharine of Bologna’s Story Some Franciscan saints led fairly public lives; Catharine represents the saints who served the Lord in obscurity. Born in Bologna, Catharine was related to the nobility in Ferrara, and was educated at […]

Saint Ludovico of Casoria Saint of the Day for March 29 (March 11, 1814 – March 30, 1885) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar29.mp3 Saint Ludovico of Casoria’s Story Born in Casoria, near Naples, Arcangelo Palmentieri was a cabinet-maker before entering the Friars Minor in 1832, taking the name Ludovico. After his ordination five years later, he taught chemistry, physics, […]

Saint Peter Regalado Saint of the Day for March 30 (1390 – March 30, 1456) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMar30.mp3 Saint Peter Regalado’s Story Peter lived at a very busy time in history. The Great Western Schism (1378-1417) was settled at the Council of Constance (1414-1418). France and England were fighting the Hundred Years’ War, and in 1453, the […]