June 26
Santiago by Ghazir Haddad (1875–1954)
Franciscan priest
Practical advice
Include in your charity today a person that others avoid because of their illness, poverty or mental condition.
Biography
Lebanese Capuchin priest, Santiago de Ghazir Haddad was called "apostle of Lebanon" for his tireless preaching and works of mercy. He toured Lebanon and other countries in the Middle East on foot announcing the Gospel. She founded the Franciscan Sisters of the Cross and opened hospitals, schools, orphanages and homes for the elderly, the disabled, the mentally ill and the homeless. He continued to work and bless God even when illness and blindness consumed his strength.
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