Saint Peter Regalado (1390-1456)
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(Saint Mary’s Press) Peter came from a wealthy and religious family and was only 13 yrs of age when he entered the Conventual Franciscan Order in his hometown of Spain Valladolid, after several years, he decided to transfer to the more simplistic and rigorous monastery at Tribulos.
While at this monastery, Peter became know for his strict-discipline and delight during his prayers. Following his ordination, Peter was made Superior of the Friary in Aguiar according to Franciscan Media and became part of a group of Friars who desired to lead a life of indigence and penance–In 1442, Fr. Peter Regalado was appointed head of all the Spanish Franciscans in his reform group.
Fr. Peter Regalado led the Friars by his example, a special love of the poor and the sick characterized him. Miraculous stories have been told about his charity to the poor, for example bread never seemed to run out as long as Fr. Regalado had hungry people to feed.
Immediately following Fr. Regalado’s death, his grave became a place of pilgrimage.
Fr. Peter Regalado was Beatified in 1684 by Pope Innocent XI and Canonized in 1746 by Pope Benedict XIV
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