An avid bicycler, he used his bike to carry donations to the poor. During World War II, Alberto rescued those being deported by the Nazis to concentration camps by breaking open the locked rail cars to let the prisoners free. On October 5, 1946, while riding his bicycle, Alberto was struck and killed by an Army truck.
This is a wonderful video tribute to Blessed Alberto Marvielli set to the Cranberries’ song, “War Child.”
The Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi is October 4. Here is a link to a speech Pope Francis gave yesterday on the occasion.
“Let us respect creation, let us not be instruments of destruction! Let us respect each human being. May there be an end to armed conflicts which cover the earth with blood; may the clash of arms be silenced; and everywhere may hatred yield to love, injury to pardon, and discord to unity,” said Pope Francis.
I hope this song helps you to call into your heart the spirit of St. Francis!
For your Wednesday. Hope it brings you some joy.
Some listening for the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15. Read the full hymn here: Stabat Mater Dolorosa.