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November 19

Tanguy

Founding religious

It is said of this saint that, repenting of having killed his innocent sister for a false accusation of indecent behavior, he dedicated himself to doing harsh penance.

Biography

He later became religious and became superior of his convent. Upon receiving a precious relic of Saint Matthew from a pilgrim friend of his, he founded a monastery in honor of the first of the evangelists. This is the origin of the monastery of Saint Matthew of Finisterre, in Conquet, France.

Practical advice

Trusting in God's grace, promptly reject an occasion that separates you from God by doing everything for the love of God.

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