00:00Greetings, friends. Today we celebrate St. Giovanni Calabria, hosted by a blessed call to love.
00:10St. Giovanni Calabria, born on 1873 in Italy, is revered for his profound dedication to the poor
00:18and his innovative approach to pastoral care. Growing up in a humble family, Giovanni experienced
00:25poverty firsthand, which deeply influenced his later ministry. After being ordained a priest in 1901,
00:33he devoted his life to serving the marginalized, especially the sick, abandoned, and destitute.
00:40In 1907, responding to the urgent needs of the poor in Verona, Fr. Giovanni founded the Congregation of
00:47the Poor Servants of Divine Providence. This religious community was established to care for
00:53the most vulnerable in society, providing not only material support, but also spiritual guidance.
01:00The Congregation expanded its mission to include homes for orphans, the elderly, and those suffering
01:06from mental illness, emphasizing the importance of seeing Christ in every person served.
01:12St. Giovanni was known for his deep spirituality, humility, and unwavering trust in divine providence.
01:18His approach to pastoral care was holistic, focusing on the spiritual, emotional, and physical
01:26well-being of those he served. His writings and letters revealed a man of profound wisdom and
01:31compassion, deeply committed to living out the gospel in every aspect of his life.
01:37Until we meet again, God bless you.
01:42If you would like to purchase our Irish Blessing Oils dedicated to St. Giovanni, Calabria,
01:46come visit ablessedcalltolove.com.
01:51Each of our Irish Blessing Oils is accompanied by a card with a healing prayer dedicated to the
01:56particular saint.
02:07God bless you.
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