Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Francis of Paola Read more

St. Francis of Paola

St. Francis of Paola (1416-1507) was born in Calabria, Italy, to a husband and wife known for their holiness. After suffering childlessness for many years, his parents had recourse to prayer, especially the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi. They eventually had three children, and the eldest, Francis, was named after St. Francis in thanksgiving for his birth. Francis of Paola grew in...
Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. 193
RSS
Terms Of UsePrivacy Statement© 2024 Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld O.F.M.
Back To Top