St. Ignatius of Laconi
1701 - 1781
Ignatius was the son of a poor farmer in Laconi, Italy. He was born on December 17, 1701. When he was about seventeen, he became very ill. He promised to be a Franciscan if he would get better. But when the illness left him, his father convinced him to wait. A couple of years later, Ignatius was almost killed when he lost control of his horse. Suddenly, however, the horse stopped and trotted on quietly. Ignatius was convinced, then, that God had saved his life. He made up his mind to follow his religious vocation at once.
Brother Ignatius never had any important position in the Franciscan order. For fifteen years he worked in the weaving shed. Then, for forty years, he was part of the team who went out from house to house. They requested food and donations to support the friars. Ignatius visited families and received their gift. But the people soon realized that they received a gift in return. Brother Ignatius consoled the sick and cheered up the lonely. He made peace between enemies, converted people hardened by sin and advised those in trouble. They began to wait for his visits.
There were some difficult days, too. Once in a while, a door was slammed in his face, and often the weather was bad. Always, there were miles and miles to walk. But Ignatius was dedicated. Yet people noticed he used to skip one house. The owner was a rich moneylender. He made the poor pay back much more than they could afford. This man felt humiliated because Ignatius never visited his home to ask for donations. He complained to Brother Ignatius' superior. The superior knew nothing about the moneylender so he sent Ignatius to his home. Brother Ignatius never said a word, but did as he was told. He returned with a large sack of food. It was then that God worked a miracle. When the sack was emptied, blood dripped out. "This is the blood of the poor," Ignatius explained softly. "That is why I never ask for anything at that house." The friars began to pray that the moneylender would repent.
Brother Ignatius died at the age of eighty, on May 11, 1781. He was proclaimed a saint by Pope Pius XII in 1951.
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St. Ignatius of Laconi, please continue to pray for us to discern and obey the will of God at all times
Dear Saint,
Kindly pray for the Holy Church and the Pope that the Spirit of Lord lead them in the right path. Pray for Opus Dei that the organisation flourishes all over the world guiding the ordinary people to holiness. Enlighten the church leaders to be holy as our heavenly Father is holy and to lead all the faithful to holiness. Strengthen them in their resolve to proclaim the Gospel and to fight the evil spirit unitedly. Bring back all the other churches under the One Catholic Church. Amen.
10/11th may 2013:ss solange & ignatius of laconi ofm pray for us.
St Ignacias of Lacola, Pray for us that we may have a heart of generosity to all especially the poor regardless of their race. Amen
Saint Ignatius of Laconi, please pray that Jacob finds the right path and that his parents find the strenght to guide him. Thank you.
Dear St. Ignatius of Laconi, Sardinia, I love your humble service to God. Pray for all of today, to receive your graces. Intercede for all who need to see that sponging off the poor is a grave sin, like the moneylender. Sweet holy saint how blessed were those whom you visited in your rounds. You asked for alms, but you gave abundant gifts of spiritual healing. In this holy season of Easter, the Ascension and Pentecost, pray to the Holy Spirit for us, that we may receive His Gifts, Beatitudes and the Fruits. Stir us from our complacency, and edify us to be moved into action, even if it is just a simple kind deed done for love of Christ. Amen.
Dear St. Ignatius of Laconi,
As you discerned and obeyed the will of God, pray for us to do the same.
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I am wondering if the St. Ignatius Reservation north of Missoula, Montana is named after this wonderful Saint, and why?