Saint John of Capistrano

"It has been said the Christian saints are the world’s greatest optimists. Not blind to the existence and consequences of evil, they base their confidence on the power of Christ's redemption. The power of conversion through Christ extends not only to sinful people but also to calamitous events."

Each day, American Catholic posts a reflection entitled "Saint of the Day." This reflection typically focuses on a saint whose feast day is on near that day. Yesterday's reflection was on Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan who lived from 1386 to1456. A former governor of Perugia, he entered the Franciscan order and, with twelve companions, encouraged a revival of the faith in central Europe.

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American Catholic: St. John of Capistrano