Born in France, before being canonized and becoming the patron of Oceania, man was a priest and missionary
Known for goodness, throughout life, São Pedro Chanel He tried to spread Christianity all over the world and evangelize. For this reason, he overcome his childhood and adolescence, he concentrated, studying religion. In this way, in a short time, he became a priest and, after a certain insistence, he managed to realize the dream of being a missionary. Today, the saint is the first martyr and patron Oceania.
São Pedro Chanel, devoted since childhood
Also called PierreChanel was born on July 12, 1803, in CuetIn Francein a family of farmers. Since childhood, the saint was close to religion and had a great devotion for Our lady. So, the day of yours Chrismhe added Maria to the name, moreover Louis – in honor of the São Luís Gonzaga. This feature has attracted the parish priest’s attention Cras-sur-Reysouzeabbot João Trompier, who, on 11 November 1814, invited him to attend the preparatory school of the seminary.
It was in this place, where Peter had his first contact with the missionaries and decided that he wanted to be one. However, the saint has still done a lot to achieve his goal. At 21, after the delegate in his studies, he was appointed priest and vice -president in Ambérieus. Shortly thereafter, he became parish priest in Crozet. At the time, he ordered the Bishop twice to perform missions, but obtained authorization only when he entered the Mary company. Thus, it was consecrated as one of the first Marist Congregationwho tried to evangelize non -Christians.
With this objective, in 1837, at the request of the Holy SeePedro has embarked on a trip to Futuna. A year later, accompanied by Brother delormo, The saint arrived on the island. The reception was initially pleasant. Men have even received accommodation at the King’s house Niuliki. On the site, they tried to learn the language and customs of the residents before holding the first mass. Therefore, the efforts of the religious showed effect. His kindness and care, mainly, with the sick, have made several people in about two years to be baptized.
Death and canonization
However, the dissemination of religion began to disturb another part of the residents, who saw their threatened traditions. The scenario, however, worsened after the conversion of the prince Meitala. This is because the king ordered a persecution against the priests, who culminated in the death of St. Peter Chanel and Delorme on April 28, 1841.
Continuing with the saint’s desire, a year later, the new missionaries arrived in the area and managed to convert the entire island. On November 17, 1889, the Pope Leo XII beatified the man and, on June 12, the Pope Pius XII Canonized. Thus received the title of Protomar and patron of Oceania.
Prayer for San Pietro Chanel
“Lord, God of the universe, who sends us everywhere as missionaries of your love, grants us the intercession of St. Peter Chanel the grace of never being separated by you, but an ocean of virtue to surround the needs of the brothers. With our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son and Our Lady. Aman.”
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Source: Terra
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