It's the Feast of
III Sunday after Easter,
2nd Class, with the color of
White. In this episode: the meditation: "Christian Joy", today's news from the Church: "Leo XIV's Journey to Africa: Cameroon", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
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Sources Used Today:
- "Christian Joy" — Eastertide Day by Day
- "Leo XIV's Journey to Africa: Cameroon" (FSSPX.news)
- The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
Saint Peregrine Laziosi is remembered as a man transformed by grace, whose life became a sign of hope for those who suffer. He was born in 1260 in Forlì, Italy, into a family that opposed the Church. As a young man, Peregrine himself was caught up in political unrest and hostility toward the papacy. During one encounter with Philip Benizi, he struck the saint in anger. Instead of responding with force, Philip met him with patience and forgiveness. This moment pierced Peregrine’s heart and began his conversion.
Repentant, Peregrine sought a new life and eventually entered the Order of the Servants of Mary, known as the Servites. There he embraced a life of prayer, penance, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin. He became known for his austerity, often standing for long hours in prayer and embracing hardship as a means of drawing closer to God. His love for the suffering Christ shaped his entire life.
In his later years, Peregrine was afflicted with a serious illness, traditionally identified as cancer in his leg. The condition worsened to the point that amputation was considered necessary. On the night before the operation, he spent hours in prayer before a crucifix, entrusting himself completely to God. According to tradition, he fell into a deep prayer and experienced a miraculous healing. When he awoke, the disease was gone, and his leg was restored.
Peregrine continued to live in humility and service until his death in 1345. His life, marked first by rebellion and then by profound conversion, became a powerful witness to the mercy of God.
The Church honors Saint Peregrine Laziosi as a patron of those suffering from cancer and serious illness. His story has brought comfort to many who face physical trials, reminding them that God is present even in suffering.
Devotion to him is widespread, especially in times of illness. His feast day on May 1 is often marked by prayers for the sick, asking for healing and strength.
In various places, those who suffer gather to seek his intercession, finding in his life both compassion and hope.
Saint Peregrine Laziosi, faithful servant of Christ and comforter of the suffering, pray for us.
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