Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Commemoration of St. Francis of Paola, 1416-1507; became a hermit at the age of 15; in 1436, he and two companions began a community that is considered the foundation of the Minim Friars; Francis was credited with many miracles and had the gifts of prophecy and insight into men's hearts; he became a friend of King Louis XI of France and his son, Charles VIII, who endowed several monasteries for the Minims; Francis spent the rest of his life at the monastery of Plessis, France, which Charles built for him
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/2/25
Gospel: John 5:17-30

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<li>Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent</li>
<li>Commemoration of St. Francis of Paola, 1416-1507; became a hermit at the age of 15; in 1436, he and two companions began a community that is considered the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=4807">foundation</a> of the Minim Friars; Francis was credited with many miracles and had the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/shopping/?category=10">gifts</a> of prophecy and insight into men's hearts; he became a friend of King Louis XI of France and his son, Charles VIII, who endowed several monasteries for the Minims; Francis spent the rest of his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=7101">life</a>&nbsp;at the monastery of Plessis, France, which Charles built for him</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/2/25</li>
<li>Gospel: John 5:17-30</li>
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