Felix was the first Capuchin Franciscan ever canonized. In fact, when he was born, the Capuchins did not yet exist as a distinct group within the Franciscans. Born of humble, God-fearing parents in the Rieti Valley, Felix worked as a farmhand and a shepherd until he was 28. He developed the habit ... […]
Reading 1 Sir 5:1-8 Rely not on your wealth;say not: “I have the power.”Rely not on your strengthin following the desires of your heart.Say not: “Who can prevail against me?”or, “Who will subdue me for my deeds?”for God will surely exact the punishment.Say not: “I have sinned, yet what has befallen me?”for the Most High bides his time.Of forgiveness be not o […]