Since his arrival to the Diocese of Bologna in Italy, Cardinal Caffarra has developed a specific pastoral ministry for divorced and remarried people.

CARD. CARLO CAFFARRA

Archbishop of Bologna (Italy)

“I wanted to reach out to those people who felt rejected by the Church. I wanted to meet with them to tell them one thing: The Church does not reject you. Jesus loves you.”

He began by meeting with 200 divorced and remarried couples to thoroughly explain Church doctrine. Through his experience, the Cardinal said, divorced couples have been able to understand the Church’s stance on receiving Communion.

via Card. Caffarra: Church Doctrine on divorced couples doesn’t mean they’re rejected.

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The life of Serv. of God Bernard of Quintavalle, Confessor, First Order (d. ~1241) for the July 2nd Franciscan Saint of the Day. He was a respected and prominent citizen of Asissi and became the first disciple of the young St Francis when he was considered little better than a fool. He set a good example for other Franciscans and he accompanied st. Francis on many missionary journeys.

Reflection is on respect for old age.

For more on Bernard of Quintavalle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_of_Quintavalle

Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig’s “The Franciscan Book of Saints” Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516

Playlist of Franciscan Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IEd33Ecsm0M

Ave Maria!

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The Life of Bl. Mark of Bologna, Confessor, First Order (d. 1479) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Oct 5. Mark was born in Bologna of wealth and education but entered the Franciscans where he grew rapidly in sanctity and knowledge and was elected provincial and then elected vicar-general. He was an effective preacher and diplomat and was known for humility, evading many requests for ever-higher honors in the Church.

Reflection is on the acknowledgment of our guilt as exemplified by Bl. Mark of Bologna. Seeing our guilt is a sign of sanctity where our consciences become much more sensitive.
Without this grace, we tend to make excuses as did Adam and Eve.
Tendency to make excuses comes from pride and lack of sanctity.

For more on Bl. Mark of Bologna
– https://stevenwood.com/reflections/franciscan/0410-28.htm

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V5zI-Ss37Ek

Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, FI from Marion Habig’s ‘The Franciscan Book of Saints’ Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516

Playlist of Franciscan Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Ave Maria!

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The life of S. of God Apollonia of Bologna, Widow, Third Order (d. 1500) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 14. S. of God Apollonia of Bologna was born

Reflection is on Curiosity

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CA79BYDPzYM

Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig’s ‘The Franciscan Book of Saints’ Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516

Playlist of Franciscan Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Ave Maria!

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Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on May 09, 2022, on the life and example of St. Catherine of Bologna who had many natural talents which she used to bring people to God, including her spiritual writings, the most notable of which is her Seven Spiritual Weapons, to fight against various temptations. He also covers her many, amazing, mystical experiences, including many visions of the importance of the eucharist, a vision of Hell which redoubled her efforts for prayer, and many extraordinary temptations of the devil. Her body is incorrupt.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Catherine of Bologna – Opt Mem
Readings: Monday 4th Week of Easter – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/050922.cfm
1st: act 11:1-18
Resp: psa 42:2-3, 43:3, 4
Gsp: joh 10:11-18

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=641&r=1795

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