Today we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord, World Day of Consecrated Life, and some saints feast days. Today I have chosen to learn about Blessed Andrea Carlo Ferrari who was born in Pratopiano, Italy on August 13, 1850. He was educated at the seminary for the Diocese of Parma, Italy and was ordained on December 20, 1873. He quickly became coadjutor bishop and then vice-rector of the seminary, including a professor of physics and mathematics. By 1877 he was rector of the seminary. He was bishop of two diocese and was made cardinal on May18, 1894. He chose his middle name as Carlo to honor Saint Charles Borromeo. He participated in the conclave that chose Pope Pius X and Pope Benedict XV. He died in Milan on February 2, 1921 of natural causes. He is buried in the chapel of Virgo Potens, the cathedral of Milan. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on May 10, 1987.
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