St. Peter Canisius
Patron
Saint of Doctors
Born in Holland in 1521, St. Peter Canisius
visited the sick and dying.
At the age of 43 he became a well known
Jesuit who had founded colleges. He
edited and wrote several volumes on Church
history and theology. Peter was
also a delegate to the Council
of Trent and reformed the German universities
from heresy. His first issue of the Catechism
was issued in 1555.
Peter approached Christian doctrine in
two parts:
wisdom--including faith, hope, and charity
justice -- avoiding evil and doing good,
linked by a section on sacraments.
Todays Advent Activity-
Pray for all of the sick and dying people of the world.
