The Saint Challenge Day 162 - St. Ignatius of Laconi - May 11

Born in Italy in 1701, St. Ignatius of Laconi's family were poor farmers. He grew up with his six siblings helping work the rural fields, and at 17 when he got gravely ill he promised to become a Capuchin if he recovered. He got better, but forgot his promise. Then he had an accident riding a horse where he was convinced God had saved his life. He remem…