October 24
On this day the Catholic Church remembers
St. Anthony Mary Claret

St. Anthony Mary Claret

bishop, founder of the Claretians · 1807 – 1870
The love of Christ urges us on.
— 2 Cor 5:14 – motto of his congregation

A weaver from Catalonia who became a priest, preacher and Archbishop of Cuba. He survived an assassination attempt in which his face was slashed. He spread good books and founded a printing house. One good word or book can change a life.

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