May 18^th: St. Felix of Cantalice (1515-1587)

A Franciscan brother who served as a quester for the Order for over 40 years. His gratitude to God for everything led him to always say “Deo Gratias” such that he was called “Brother Deo Gratias”. This humble and almost uneducated brother was sought out for his advice. He had a great love for God, for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and for our Blessed Lady such that it is said she allowed him to hold the Christ Child in his arms.

PRAYER:

Make us, Lord Jesus, walk in the innocence and simplicity of our hearts, since for love of these virtues, Thou didst descend from the bosom of Thy Mother into the arms of Blessed Felix, Thy confessor. Who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.

St. Felix, intercede for us that we may obtain pure and simple hearts filled with devotion for Jesus and Mary.

The post One Minute Meditation: St. Felix of Cantalice first appeared on AirMaria.com.

Homily #090518 ( 10min) Play – Fr. Angelo preaches on the life of St. Filix a 16th Century Capuchin who was known for his humility. Father explains how this is connected to the vow of poverty and how much we depend on the grace of God.
Ave Maria! Mass readings

Audio (MP3)

+++

The post May 18 – Homily – Fr Angelo: St Felix and Humility first appeared on AirMaria.com.

Homily #150518 ( 05min) Play – Today’s Saint epitomizes the simplicity and joy that is part and parcel of Franciscan spirituality.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Felix of Cantalice – Feast – Form: OF
Readings: Monday 7th Week of Easter
1st: act 19:1-8
Resp: psa 68:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Gsp: joh 16:29-33

Audio (MP3)

+++

The post May 18 – Homily – Fr Ignatius: St. Felix of Cantalice first appeared on AirMaria.com.

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on May 18, 2019 on the life of St. Felix of Cantalice, a Franciscan brother who exemplified humility and piety and persevered in this through many difficulties. He also did many good works and strived to reconcile those at odds with each other.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Felix of Cantalice – Feast
Readings: 
1st: col 3:12-17
Resp: psa 131:1-3
Gsp: luk 12:22-31

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=648

Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/90378558559/videos/407443436771385
and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQPWq9IWq_I

The post Happiness of St Felix – May 18 – Homily – Fr Ignatius first appeared on AirMaria.com.

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on May 18, 2022, on how we ultimately find joy, not in gathering worldly wealth, but in rejoicing in giving it away to others as exemplified by St. Felix.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Felix of Cantalice – Feast
Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=648
1st: act 2:44-47
Resp: psa 131:1-3
2nd: col 3:12-17
Gsp: luk 12:22-31

Also on Facebook:
and YouTube: https://youtu.be/ADH73W9qCEQ

The post St. Felix, Rejoice in Giving – May 18 – Homily – Fr Ignatius first appeared on AirMaria.com.