Many of your have heard of and know of the sacrificial love of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe, OFM Conv. Take a moment to listen to the story of another Martyr of Charity, who was also a Franciscan Friar Conventual. Servant of God ~ Fr. Placido Cortese, OFM Conv. was kidnapped, tortured and killed because of his help of those persecuted by the Nazi’s.
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Take a moment to listen to Friar Placido’s story presented by Fr. Mario Conte, OFM Conv., the Executive Editor of the “Messenger of Saint Anthony” magazine.
Take a moment to listen to Friar Placido’s story presented by Fr. Mario Conte, OFM Conv., the Executive Editor of the “Messenger of Saint Anthony” magazine.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Prayer:
Loving God, we come to You with heavy hearts, remembering the eleven million Jewish & non-Jewish souls murdered during the Holocaust. Forgive us when we give space to fear, negativity and hatred of others, simply because they are different from us. In Your Light, we see everyone as equally precious manifestations of the Divine. Help us know the courage to face the darkness. Through our prayers and actions, help us to stand together with those who are suffering, so that light may banish all darkness, love will prevail over hate and good will triumph over evil. Amen
St. Maximilian M. Kolbe, OFM Conv. ~ Pray for Us!
Servant of God Placido Cortese, OFM Conv. ~ Pray for Us!
If you want to know more about discerning life as a Franciscan Friar Conventual,
contact Br. Nick at vocations@olaprovince.org.
contact Br. Nick at vocations@olaprovince.org.
