Author Topic: St Titus Brandsma (Read 288 times)

poche · « **on:** July 31, 2018, 02:28:33 AM »

Anno Sjoerd Brandsma was born in Friesland, Holland in 1881. His parents were very devout Catholics who attended daily Mass. He felt a call to the priesthood at an early age. His father allowed him to pursue his desire. At age eleven he entered a Franciscan minor seminary. During his six-year stay Anno was known for his intelligence as well as his sense of humor. His classmates nicknamed him "Shorty." Because of a severe intestinal disorder Anno's superiors decided the Franciscan life was too rigorous for his health. He was told to seek a less austere form of life — so he joined the Carmelites in Boxmeer. (No offense to Carmelites!) Here he chose the religious name "Titus."

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Author Topic: St Titus Brandsma (Read 288 times)

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St Titus Brandsma