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| St. Turibius of Mongrovejo |
Special Note: Today is "Spy Wednesday," the day that commemorates Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Christ. This is a good day to examine how you have followed through with your promised Lenten sacrifices. If you haven't been to confession since Ash Wednesday, make it a point to examine your conscience and get to confession today or in the next few days. The Lord's Paschal Feast is almost here!
History
Saint Turibius was one of the first saints of the New World. He was born in Spain where he was a brilliant student, law professor, then judge. When he was appointed Archbishop of Lima in Peru, he wasn’t even a priest yet! But the pope knew he was holy and faithful, and could solve all the problems in that archdiocese. He was quickly ordained priest and bishop and got on a boat for Peru. He arrived to find that the Spanish conquistadors had forced the native people into slavery. Turibius worked very hard to correct the problems.
Activity
Saint Turbibius is the patron for Native American rights because of the work he did to raise the dignity of the Natives in Peru from poverty and slavery to a more comfortable way of life. He studied the people’s language and traveled all over to meet everybody, winning them over with his deep love for Christ and for them. Today, learn how to pray the Our Father in Spanish (the predominant language in Peru today). This video can help you.
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