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Friday, Oct. 12, 27th Week in Ordinary Time

ST. SERAFINO DA MONTEGRANARO (Italy, 1540-1604), Capuchin friar
He was born to a poor pious family in east central Italy. As a shepherd he had much time for prayer and other pious exercises. He joined the Franciscan Capuchins at age 16 and was always distinguished by his obedience and humility, and by his charity to the poor, He was particularly devoted to the Blessed Sacrament, spending three hours a day in Adoration. Although unlettered, his advice came to be sought by secular and church dignitaries. He was said to have the gift of reading hearts as well as prophecy. Miracles were attributed to him in his lifetime. He was canonized in 1767.
Readings for today's Mass:
www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101212.cfm


AT THE VATICAN TODAY

The Holy Father met with

- His Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, and his delegation

- Bishops who participated in the Second Vatican Council; Patriarchs and Archbishops of the Catholic Oriental Churches,
and presidents of national bishops' conferences. He later had lunch with them.


It's Friday - I will be gone till later tonight.

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