ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER
Saints celebrated on the 21st of December
BLESSED PETER FRIEDHOFEN, CHIMNEY SWEEP AND FOUNDER
Heavenly wisdom advises us: love poverty, give everything for everything, strive only for the one highest goal, namely God. (Blessed Peter Friedhofen)
Blessed Peter Friedhofen was born the son of a small farmer in Weitersburg near Vallendar, Germany. His professional activity as a chimney sweep brought him in contact with people of all classes and circles. He went into the huts of the poorest and saw their need, but also went into the mansions of the noble and rich.
ALLEVIATING PEOPLE'S MISERY
Blessed Peter became familiar with the difficult social situation of the people of his time and decided - driven by an apostolic spirit and selfless charity - to do something about the misery of most people.
AN APOSTOLIC SPIRIT AND SELFLESS CHARITY
To help those in need, he founded the Order of the Merciful Brothers of Maria Hilf.
Peter Friedhofen died in Koblenz on December 21, 1860 at the age of 41. On June 23, 1985, he was beatified by Pope John Paul and his life and work were thus recognised in a special way.
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Peter may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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