St. John Leonardi lived and worked in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation, and his apostolic zeal inspired him to address the spiritual ailments he saw plaguing the Roman Catholic Church. He advocated for a reform that focused on a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, putting “Christ first of all.” St. John Leonardi also believed renewal must begin with the clergy before it could spread to the laity.
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