Sunday, May 20, 2012

Happy Feast of St. Bernardine of Siena - May 20th!

Join Autom today as we celebrate the feast day of St. Bernardine of Siena!

SAINT BERNARDINE OF SIENA
Feast Day: May 20
Patron of Advertisers

Saint Bernardine was born in 1380 in Siena, Italy. He joined the Franciscans in 1402 and was ordained two years later. His voice was very weak because of an illness. Through the prayers of Our Mother Mary, he was healed and began preaching.

When preaching, Saint Bernardine would often hold up a card with the name of Jesus. He urged people to turn to Our Lord and accept His grace. Saint Bernardine preached for the rest of his life and died in 1444.

Saint Bernardine was canonized a saint in 1450. He is the patron of advertisers because he was very gifted at persuading people to love God and do good.


Prayer to Saint Bernardine of Siena for Advertisers

Saint Bernardine, through your preaching, thousands of people returned to God. Help all people who work as advertisers to be wise and good. Dear God, through the prayers of Saint Bernadine, please help advertisers to use their skills for Your glory and the good of others. Help all of us to be Your witnesses in all we do and say. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Saint Bernardine of Siena, pray for us.

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