In the homily for the Memorial of St. Margaret of Cortona (Franciscan Tertiary, May 16), Fr Terrance explains how Margaret's transformation from "vain" to "saint" can be an appropriate example for many young women today.
From "Vain" to "Saint" Margaret - May 16 - Homily - Fr Terrance
TENDOR OF THE SICK
Born -1247 Perugia, Italy
Died - 22 February 1297 (aged 49–50) Cortona, Italy
Venerated in - The Third Order of St. Francis, Roman Catholic Church
Canonized - 16 May 1728 by Pope Benedict XIII
Feast - 22 February / 16 May
Patronage - against temptations; falsely accused people; homeless
people; insanity; loss of parents; mental illness; mentally ill people;
midwives; penitent women; single mothers; people ridiculed for their piety;
reformed prostitutes; sexual temptation; single laywomen; third children
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