January 15
Bonitus of Clermont
Bishop and monk
After serving as prefect of Marseille, he succeeded his brother Avitus as bishop of Clermont in the eighth century.
Biography
After ten years of ministry, he resigned from office and withdrew to the monastery of Manglieu in search of a more contemplative life.
Practical advice
Examine today whether you seek to serve or merely to preserve a comfortable position.
Example of
Detachment from powerContemplative life