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St. Alphonsus Marie Liguori

St. Alphonsus Marie Liguori, born on September 27, 1696, in Marianella, Italy, was a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church. He was a bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, philosopher, and theologian¹². Here are some key aspects of his life:

Early Life and Education

• Noble Birth: Alphonsus was born into a noble family and was the eldest of seven children¹.
• Education: He was highly educated, earning doctorates in civil and canon law by the age of 16¹.

Religious Life

• Priesthood: After practicing law for eight years, Alphonsus was ordained a priest in 1726².
• Founder of the Redemptorists: In 1732, he founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists), dedicated to parish and foreign missions².

Contributions and Legacy

• Moral Theology: Alphonsus is renowned for his work in moral theology, particularly his book “Theologia Moralis”².
• Devotional Writings: He authored many devotional and ascetical works, including “The Glories of Mary” and “The Way of the Cross”¹.
• Bishop: In 1762, he was appointed Bishop of Sant’Agata dei Goti, a position he held until 1775¹.
• Canonization and Titles: He was canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1871 by Pope Pius IX¹². He is the patron saint of confessors and moral theologians³.

Feast Day

• Feast Day: St. Alphonsus’s feast day is celebrated on August 1st³.

St. Alphonsus’s life and works continue to inspire many in their faith journey.

¹: Wikipedia ²: Britannica ³: My Catholic Life

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