This is the Liturgy of the Hours for April 28. Your local date is .
April 28
Optional Memorial
Saint Peter Chanel was an international missionary in the 1800’s. A Frenchman in the Society of Marists, Peter took the gospel to the Canary Islands, French Polynesia, Tahiti, and Tonga. At his main post, Furtuna, a Polynesian island, Chanel converted the son of the island’s native king who later had the Christian priest killed for fear of the Gospel. [1]
Saint Montfort was a French priest in the 1700’s. Known for his love for the poor, Montfort served as hospital chaplain and a poverty advocate throughout France. Also, Montfort wrote extensively on Mariology and is said to have greatly influenced four popes in their devotions to the Blessed Mother; Pope Leo XIII, Pope Pius X, Pope Pius XII, and Pope John Paul II.
Before his death, Montfont founded two societies, the Daughters of Wisdom-devoted to hospitals and the education of poor girls as well as the Company of Mary-committed to missionary work. Both groups have endured and are active today. Saint Montfont is currently a candidate to become a Doctor of the Church. [2]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
[1] *Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “St. Peter Chanel.”
[2] Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort.”
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