John was born in 1386 in Capestrano, a small town in Italy. Before everything changed, he lived an admirable life. He was a bright lawyer, a fair governor, and known for his discipline. He worked hard, made wise decisions, and people respected him. To many, he already seemed like a good man.
Then a war broke out.
He tried to negotiate peace between rival cities, but was captured and sent to prison. For four months, the man who once gave orders could do nothing but think.
That’s where his change began.
Inside that cell, he realized that even good intentions and success can lose meaning if God is not part of them. He saw how quickly power and praise can disappear. For the first time, he asked himself what truly matters.
When he was finally free, he didn’t return to his old position. He walked to a Franciscan monastery and asked to join the brothers. He later became a priest, known for his powerful preaching across Europe. He left behind comfort and control to live a simple life of faith and service.
He died in 1456, soon after leading the defense of Belgrade. His faith and courage inspired generations, and in 1690, the Church declared him a saint.
We don’t need to be in prison to learn what he learned. Sometimes it just takes a quiet moment to stop, think, and ask if we’re still walking the right path.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
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