Saints in a Year Day 26: St. Leonard of Port Maurice

Today we learn about St. Leonard of Port Maurice, one of the greatest Franciscan missionaries in the history of the Catholic Church. His preaching shook cities, revived faith across Italy, and brought thousands of souls back to Christ. He is best known for spreading devotion to the Stations of the Cross, installing more than 500 sets of them throughout Italy, including the ones in the Roman Colosseum.

In this episode, Saul shares 7 cool facts about St. Leonard. You will hear about his miraculous healing as a young man, his powerful missions, his intense life of prayer and penance, his spiritual writings, the miracles that followed his preaching, and his peaceful death after a life poured out for Christ. His life reminds us that holiness is built on sacrifice, prayer, and loving the Cross of Christ.

🙏 Reflection Verse

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”
Matthew 16:24

✝️ Prayer to St. Leonard of Port Maurice

St. Leonard,
faithful missionary and lover of the Cross,
help us to grow in prayer,
to love sacrifice,
and to follow Christ with courage and joy.
Pray for all missionaries and preachers
and for every soul seeking to return to God.
Amen.

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