St. James of the Marches

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Feastday: November 28
1391 - November 28, 1476

James Gangala was born at Montebrandone, Ancona. He studied law and then joined the Franciscans at Assisi in 1416. He studied under St. Bernardino of Siena at Fiesole, was ordained when he was twenty-nine, and became an effective and forceful preacher. He worked as a missionary with St. John Capistran in Italy and in Germany, Bohemia, Poland, and Hungary, and in 1426, with John, was named inquisitor against the Fraticelli by Pope St. Martin V. They destroyed thirty-six Fraticelli houses, and their severity (some of the Fraticelli were burned at the stake) and their tactics resulted in great violence and caused many objections. James attended the Council of Basle-Florence, and helped reconcile Hussites, but was unsuccessful in attempts to reconcile the Observant and Conventual Franciscans. In 1456, he was sent to Austria and Hungary to combat the Hussites. He refused offer of the See of Milan, and in 1462 became involved with the Inquisition because of a sermon he preached at Brescia. The case caused a sensation and was referred to Rome; silence was imposed on all parties, and no decision was ever rendered. He died in Naples, where he spent the last three years of his life, on November 28th. He was canonized in 1726 as St. James of the Marches. His feast day is November 28th.

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Nita
1 year ago
As a convert from Protestantism in 1995, I am still confused by the accusations and defenses by both sides of the horrific period of time, the Inquisition. Both sides blame the other instead of putting blame where it belongs. Such evil and hate, on both sides, only comes from one source--- the Evil One-- Satan, or Lucufer, as he was known in Heaven. All those involved in such evil, were not listening to Jesus Christ, our Lord. Such evil deeds could only come from one source. The one who is determined to destroy as many humans, who are made in Father God's Image, as he can. Follow the money, is a saying which applies here. Who is behind such wickedness. Both sides were weak and sinners. I am certain that Father God has handled their fates appropriately. Forgive and forget. Right? Isn't that one of the Catholic Churches things? We forgive all parties involved, and forget about it, and move forward in Christ Jesus. Right? I vote for a unified front against the Evil One, Satan.
Joseph Mathew
1 year ago
St. James of the marches, please pray for us to observe, defend and stand by the teachings of the Church, that forms the body of Jesus Christ!
Ryosuke
1 year ago
I am grateful to this news letter because this letter imforms me to be the facts. Japanese are liable to brush the facts under the carpet when somthing works against their interests. However, this news letter not do so. Thanks.
christie
1 year ago
St. James of the Marches, pray for unity and peace in Christ's church. We believe that Jesus restores His pilgrim Church on earth, in her march to everlasting life. Holy Michael Archangel defend us from onslaught of the evil one. Amen
Sarah
1 year ago
PLEASE, read the reports on the Inquisition from the last 10 years!!!! All the propaganda about the Inquisition that is part of popular culture was propagated by protestant in an attempt to demonize the Spanish Empire. The printing press was used to great effect to spread lies about Holy Mother Church, who was, IN FACT, doing the opposite of what the lies suggest. Indeed, she was protecting the rights of the accused, preventing the insantiy of torture and executions, and, all around, serving truth and justice. On the other hand the Protestant governments, were the ones who were executing so-called witches (150,000 women at the hands of protestant kings). The detailed study shows that an incredibly few were ever executed during any of the Inquisitions and torture was limited to 15 minutes and only 7 were tortured more than once! Yes, do your research!!!!!
Respectfully,
Sarah J.
Ronald Morrow
2 years ago
It is both sad and strange that one so holy would become a pawn of the Holy Mother Church to participate in the inquisition. The inquisition is indeed a dark mark against the Church and can never be justified irregardless of the era that it took place in. And I believe that the Church should apologize for the attrocities and deaths they caused during that period. I am sure that Christ will.
Leon
2 years ago
If James was involved in the inquisiton and the torture and murder of other monastics, why is he a Saint??
matty mo
3 years ago
thanks guys, i am making him my saint. thnx 4 giving me the info!!! :):)
bathsheba
4 years ago
I don't know why I scrolled Saints,today online but it was really interesting to learn about Saint James thanks for all the info

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