Friends of the Rosary,
Today, August 1st, is the Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, founder of the Redemptorists, and a great teacher of moral theology.
He is especially known for preaching God’s mercy. He dedicated his life calling people back to God’s mercy.
Born near Naples, Italy, in 1696, he became a lawyer while still young, but later he gave his life to God as a priest.
He preached in a way ordinary people could understand. He cared especially for the poor, the abandoned, and people who felt far from God. In 1732, he founded the Redemptorists, a religious congregation dedicated to preaching the Gospel, especially to the poor and neglected.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori had a deep love for Mary and wrote The Glories of Mary. He promoted prayer, confession, devotion to the Eucharist, and trust in Jesus. He suffered many illnesses and difficulties later in life, but stayed faithful.
He died on August 1, 1787. He was canonized in 1839 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1871.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us. Help us trust God’s mercy, avoid sin, love Mary, and follow Jesus with a sincere heart!
Ave Maria!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Please give us the grace to respond with joy!
+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York
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