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Date – Friday, July 14th, 2023 – St. Francis Solanus
II. Early Life and Vocation
Born into a noble family in Montilla, Andalucia, in 1549
Consecrated to St. Francis of Assisi by his mother
Received Catholic formation and education in a Jesuit College
III. Virtues and Musical Talents
Known for his practice of virtue and joyfulness in serving God
Possessed a beautiful voice and rare musical sense
Played the violin and sang before the Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady
IV. Missionary Work in South America
Requested to be sent to the Americas to preach the Gospel
Evangelized regions in Panama, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina
Traveled extensively by foot, enduring hardships and dangers
V. Life in Lima, Peru
Spent a significant part of his life in Lima, where the Franciscan Order flourished
Lived during the time of St. Toribio of Mogrovejo and St. Rose of Lima
Known for miracles, converting both Indians and colonists
VI. Penance and Fasting
Practiced rigorous penances and fasting
Called to recall Spanish colonists to a more fervent practice of the Faith
VII. Final Years and Death
Called back to Lima around 1601
Requested the singing of the Magnificat and the Credo before his death
Died in Lima in 1610, bells announcing the Elevation of the Holy Host
VIII. Observations and Lessons
Reflections on the nobility of virtue and refinement of manners
St. Francis Solanus' joyfulness and love for holy things
Harmony between his violin and cilice, symbolizing joy and sacrifice
IX. Apostolate and Missionary Spirit
Attracted children and adults through his violin performances
Undertook challenging missionary journeys and encountered different Indian tribes
Examples of miracles, language gift, and conversion of Indian tribes
X. The Call for Faithful Counter-Revolutionaries
St. Francis Solanus as a model for counter-revolutionaries
Importance of responding to the grace and bearing responsibility
Potential for progress or decline depending on individual dedication
XI. Conclusion
Reflection on the extraordinary life of St. Francis Solanus
St. Francis Solanus, pray for us!
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