What is the message of the life of St Pedro Calungsod?
Pedro Calungsod lives: he inspires us not only as a hero from the past, but as one who stands before God to pray for our Filipino young people today.
What is St Pedro Calungsod the patron saint of?
San Pedro Calungsod is widely venerated as the patron saint of the Philippines, Guam, Cebu, the Filipino youth, altar boys, and overseas Filipino workers.
What is the miracle of Pedro Calungsod?
CEBU CITY—She had no idea who Blessed Pedro Calungsod was until she benefited from a healing miracle attributed to the intercession of the young Visayan martyr. The miracle, recorded in March 2003, had since led the woman to start a devotion to the 17th century catechist from Cebu, said Msgr.
Why and how was Pedro Calungsod martyred?
A lay catechist, Calungsod died in Guam while trying to defend his fellow mission worker, Jesuit priest and now Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, when the natives attacked them on April 2, 1672. Calungsod was 17 years old. Calungsod was struck by a spear and his skull was split with a machete blow.
What miracles did Saint Pedro Calungsod perform?
The recognized miracle date was March 26, 2003. A woman from Leyte had a heart attack and was pronounced clinically dead by accredited physicians. Two hours after the heart attack, she was revived when an attending physician invoked Calungsod’s intercession.
Why do you think saints are important in our spiritual life?
For centuries, Christians have looked to the saints as god’s intermediaries, praying to them for protection, comfort, inspiration, and miracles. People have called on saints to defend everyone from artists to alcoholics, and as patrons of everything from childbirth to whale conservation.
What is the story of Pedro Calungsod?
The story of Pedro Calungsod shows us that young people can do great things. Born in the Philippines, Pedro was only 13 when he joined a group of Spanish missionaries who were going to travel to the Marianas Islands to teach the native people about God. Pedro loved the Church, and he received the Sacraments whenever he could.
What is the feast day of Pedro Calungsod?
Feast Day: April 2. Venerated: January 27, 2000. Beatified: March 5, 2000. Canonized: October 21, 2012. The story of Pedro Calungsod shows us that young people can do great things. Born in Guam, Pedro was only 13 when he joined a group of Spanish missionaries who were going to travel to the Marianas Islands to teach the native people about God.
Why is Pedro Calungsod the patron saint of Filipino youth?
His feast day is celebrated on April 2. He was designated as the patron of Filipino youth. At a time when people flee so easily from the demands of faith and truth, the martyrdom of 17-year-old St. Pedro Calungsod stands out in witness to the steadfastness needed to follow the ultimate sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave his life for us.
Who is Saint Calungsod?
After Saint Lorenzo Ruíz of Manila, Calungsod is the second Filipino to be declared a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.