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November 15

Leopold (11th century)

confessor of faith

He reigned for forty years in Austria and became the father of eighteen children.

Biography

He was a virtuous ruler and concerned about the well-being of his subjects. He was known as the Father of the poor. He only waged war when his enemies forced him, and to make matters worse, he defeated them. He founded numerous abbeys, three of which still exist: Heiligenkreuz, Klosterneuburg and Mariazell.

Practical advice

When collecting your heart in silence, prepare well for a conversation in which you must guide someone without leaving for tomorrow the good that you can do today.

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ForgivenessFamily lifeLove for the poor