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Saint Paschal Baylon
Saint Paschal Baylon Saint of the Day for May 17 (May 24, 1540 – May 15, 1592) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay17.mp3 Saint Paschal Baylon’s story In Paschal’s lifetime the Spanish empire in the New World was at the height of its power, though France and England were soon to reduce its influence. The 16th century has been called […]
Saint Margaret of Cortona
Saint Margaret of Cortona Saint of the Day for May 16 (1247 – February 22, 1297) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay16.mp3 Saint Margaret of Cortona’s Story Margaret was born of farming parents in Laviano, Tuscany. Her mother died when Margaret was seven; life with her stepmother was so difficult that Margaret moved out. For nine years she lived with […]
Saint Isidore the Farmer
Saint Isidore the Farmer Saint of the Day for May 15 (1070 – May 15, 1130) https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay15.mp3 Saint Isidore the Farmer’s Story Isidore has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular, he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National Rural Life Conference. When he was barely old […]
