June 18
Gregory Barbarigo (1625–1697)
Bishop
A Venetian from a large senatorial family, Gregory was a magistrate until he felt the call to a priestly vocation.
Biography
He decided to become a priest of the secular clergy, and some time later, appointed bishop of Bergamo, he was famous for his numerous alms and for the severity with which he repressed abuses inside and outside the Church. He died with deserved fame as a saint and was canonized in 1960.
Practical advice
As soon as you have the opportunity, prepare well for a conversation in which you must guide someone as someone who works and prays under the loving gaze of God.
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