May 20: Saint Bernardine of Siena / San Bernardino de Siena

Today, the Church honors St. Bernardine of Siena. A Franciscan friar and preacher, St. Bernardine is known as “the Apostle of Italy” for his efforts to revive the country’s Catholic faith during the 15th century.

His personal devotion to God, which impressed even his fellow Franciscans, made his preaching extremely effective. On his missionary and preaching tours, he moved his hearers to abandon their vices, turn back to God, and make peace with one another. He promoted devotion to the Name of Jesus as a simple and effective means of recalling God's love at all times.

For more: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bernardine-of-siena/

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Cada 20 de mayo la Iglesia celebra a San Bernardino de Siena, fraile menor franciscano y sacerdote, insigne predicador y gran difusor de la devoción al Santísimo Nombre de Jesús.

Dice el santo en uno de sus sermones: “El Nombre de Jesús es la luz de los predicadores, pues es su resplandor el que hace anunciar y oír su palabra.” Para San Bernardino el solo nombre de Jesús basta para evocar todo bien para el alma, porque es el único capaz de penetrar las profundidades del corazón y enseñorear allí el Amor verdadero. Por eso, aquél que anuncia a Jesús debe conocer y amar el Santo Nombre de Dios.

Video: https://youtu.be/ET0iGJ3tJRk