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SUMMARY:Saint Paschal Baylon
DESCRIPTION:Saint Paschal Baylon\nSaint of the Day for May 17\n(May 24\, 1540 – May 15\, 1592)\nhttps://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay17.mp3\nSaint Paschal Baylon’s story\nIn Paschal’s lifetime the Spanish empire in the New World was at the height of its power\, though France and England were soon to reduce its influence. The 16th century has been called the Golden Age of the Church in Spain\, for it gave birth to Ignatius of Loyola\, Francis Xavier\, Teresa of Avila\, John of the Cross\, Peter of Alcantara\, Francis Solano and Salvator of Horta. \nPaschal’s Spanish parents were poor and pious. Between the ages of seven and 24 he worked as a shepherd and began a life of mortification. He was able to pray on the job and was especially attentive to the church bell\, which rang at the Elevation during Mass. Paschal had a very honest streak in him. He once offered to pay owners of crops for any damage his animals caused! \nIn 1564\, Paschal joined the Friars Minor and gave himself wholeheartedly to a life of penance. Though he was urged to study for the priesthood\, he chose to be a brother. At various times he served as porter\, cook\, gardener\, and official beggar. \nPaschal was careful to observe the vow of poverty. He would never waste any food or anything given for the use of the friars. When he was porter and took care of the poor coming to the door\, he developed a reputation for great generosity. The friars sometimes tried to moderate his liberality! \nPaschal spent his spare moments praying before the Blessed Sacrament. In time\, many people sought his wise counsel. People flocked to his tomb immediately after his burial; miracles were reported promptly. Paschal was canonized in 1690 and was named patron of eucharistic congresses and societies in 1897. \n\nReflection\nPrayer before the Blessed Sacrament occupied much of Saint Francis’ energy. Most of his letters were to promote devotion to the Eucharist. Paschal shared that concern. An hour in prayer before our Lord in the Eucharist could teach all of us a great deal. Some holy and busy Catholics today find that their work is enriched by those minutes regularly spent in prayer and meditation. \n\nSaint Paschal Baylon is the Patron Saint of:\nEucharistic Congresses and Societies\nShepherds
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