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Image:<\/a>\u00a0Man of Prayer<\/em>\u00a0| Lawrence OP | flickr<\/h6>\n
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Saint of the Day for November 27<\/h4>\n

(August 6, 1681 \u2013 November 29, 1742)<\/h5>\n

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Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani\u2019s Story<\/strong><\/p>\n

Born in Lucera, Francesco entered the Conventual Franciscans in 1695. After his ordination 10 years later, he taught philosophy to younger friars, served as guardian of his friary, and later became provincial minister. When his term of office ended, Francesco became master of novices and finally pastor in his hometown.<\/p>\n

In his various ministries, he was loving, devout, and penitential. He was a sought-after confessor and preacher. One witness at the canonical hearings regarding Francesco\u2019s holiness testified, \u201cIn his preaching he spoke in a familiar way, filled as he was with the love of God and neighbor; fired by the Spirit, he made use of the word and deed of holy Scripture, stirring his listeners and moving them to do penance.\u201d Francesco showed himself a loyal friend of the poor, never hesitating to seek from benefactors what was needed.<\/p>\n

At his death in Lucera, children ran through the streets crying out, \u201cThe saint is dead! The saint is dead!\u201d Francesco was canonized in 1986.<\/p>\n

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Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eventually we become what we choose. If we choose stinginess, we become stingy. If we choose compassion, we become compassionate. The holiness of Francesco Antonio Fasani resulted from his many small decisions to cooperate with God\u2019s grace.<\/p>\n

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