![]() He died on May 1st, 1345 at the age of 80, and was canonized a Saint on December 27th, 1726. When Peregrine awakened from the trance of prayer, he discovered the wound healed and the leg saved. This night, His prayer led him into deep trance-like sleep in which he envisioned the crucified Christ leaving the Cross and touching his cancerous leg. At the age of 60 he was now challenged to carry a new and more difficult cross. ![]() The night before the operation he prayed before the image of the Crucified Christ in the priory chapter room. Peregrine had given himself to so many people in similar situations, and now found himself having to lean on his own faith and in the goodness of God. The wound became so obvious, odorous and painful that the local surgeon scheduled surgery to amputate the leg. This open, running sore was diagnosed as cancerous. The varicose veins deteriorated into an open, running sore on his leg. He also imposed a special penance on himself to stand whenever it was not necessary to sit. He especially dedicated himself to the sick, the poor and the fringe people of society. Peregrine then returned to Forli, where he spent the rest of his life. He began to channel his energies into good works and eventually joined the Servants of Mary and pronounced his vows in the Servite Priory in Siena, Italy. The moment of striking Philip seemed to drastically change Peregrine. Philip during his preaching, and at one point struck him. ![]() Young Peregrine was so intense in his political fervor that he heckled St. Philip Benizi was sent to Forli to preach the reconciliation of the city and the removal of the penalty. Because of anti-papal political activity, the city was under the Church penalty of interdict which meant that Mass and the Sacraments could not be celebrated in the city. Peregrine grew up in a family which was actively involved in the opposition or anti-papal party. Note: By clicking Checkout, you will be redirected to the secure site which may appear differently on your device. At that time, Forli was governed by the Pope as part of the Papal States. Peregrine was born in Forli, Italy around 1265. (Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick It cannot lessen the Power of the Resurrection.Flesh this cancerous disease that destroys Peregrine, be an inspiration to me and a petitioner of those needed graces from our loving God. I seek power to proclaim God’s presence in my life despite the hardship, anguish, and fear I now experience. I want to be cured, but right now, I ask God for the strength to bear the cross in my life. Allow me to trust the Lord the way you did in this moment of distress. Help me to imitate your enduring faith when you faced the ugliness of cancer and surgery. This serious illness makes me long for a sign of God’s love. I feel so uncertain of my life right now. I now ask God to heal these sick persons whom I entrust to you: ( Mention their names)Īided by your powerful intercession, I shall sing with Mary a hymn of gratitude to God for his great goodness and mercy.ĭear Saint Peregrine, I need your help. You turned to God when the power of human beings could do no more, and you were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from his cross to heal your affliction. Peregrine, you have been called “The Mighty” and “The Wonder Worker” because of the numerous miracles which you obtained from God for those who have turned to you in their need.įor so many years, you bore in your own flesh a cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being.
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