One Minute Meditation

The souls in purgatory, having their wills perfectly conformed to the will of God, and partaking of His goodness, remain satisfied with their condition. I see that the being of God is so pure, far more than one can imagine, that should a soul see in itself the least mote of imperfection, it would rather cast itself into 1000 hells then go with that spot onto the presence of the Divine Majesty.

Saint Catherine of Genoa

The post Staying until Pure first appeared on AirMaria.com.

The Life of St. Catherine of Genoa, Widow, Third Order (1447-1510) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 23. Catherine wanted to enter a convent but was married at 16 to one who was not worthy of her. She turned to God and an intense spiritual life she converted her husband and worked to help the poor. She wrote a book on purgatory and received communion daily.

Reflection is on frequent communion and its benefits
Having a strong desire to receive
We are all called to holiness and thus need Eucharist often

For more on St. Catherine of Genoa
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Genoa
– https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/saint-catherine-of-genoa.html
– https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-catherine-of-genoa

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EVOJXr8qmys

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!

+++

The post Mar 23 – St. Catherine of Genoa – Franciscan Saint of the Day first appeared on AirMaria.com.