THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS, TOR

Blessed Antonio Lucci Saint of the Day for July 27 (August 2, 1682 – July 25, 1752) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul27.mp3 Blessed Antonio Lucci’s Story Antonio studied with and was a friend of Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani, who after Antonio Lucci’s death, testified at the diocesan hearings regarding the holiness of Lucci. Born in Agnone in southern Italy, a […]

Saint Leopold Mandic Saint of the Day for July 28 (May 12, 1866 – July 30, 1942) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul28.mp3 Saint Leopold Mandic’s story Western Christians who are working for greater dialogue with Orthodox Christians may be reaping the fruits of Father Leopold’s prayers. A native of Croatia, Leopold joined the Capuchin Franciscans and was ordained several years […]

v Saint Martha Saint of the Day for July 29 (b. 1st century https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul29.mp3 Saint Martha’s Story Martha, Mary, and their brother Lazarus were evidently close friends of Jesus. He came to their home simply as a welcomed guest, rather than as one celebrating the conversion of a sinner like Zacchaeus or one unceremoniously received […]

Saint Peter Chrysologus Saint of the Day for July 30 (c. 406 – c. 450)v https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul30.mp3 Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Story A man who vigorously pursues a goal may produce results far beyond his expectations and his intentions. Thus it was with Peter “of the Golden Words,” as he was called, who as a young man became bishop of […]

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Saint of the Day for July 31 (October 23, 1491 – July 31, 1556) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODJul31.mp3 Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Story The founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence, Ignatius […]

Saint Oswald Saint of the Day for February 29 (605 – August 5, 642) Click to hear audio clip ► The last acts in the life of today’s saint make for […]