St. Pascal Baylon

"St. Pascal Baylon was born in Spain in May of 1540. His parents, who were virtuous peasants, named him Pascal because he was born on the Feast of Pentecost, which in Spain is called “the Pasch of the Holy Ghost.” In order to help support his family, Pascal worked as a shepherd from the time he was 7 years old until he was 24. During this time, he not only taught himself to read, but he also advanced greatly in perfection through meditation, prayer, and spiritual reading. In 1564 he sought entrance into a Franciscan friary but insisted upon remaining a simple lay brother. For the rest of his life he served primarily as a doorkeeper for various friaries in Spain, but his counsel was much sought after by people of every station in life. His prayers proved efficacious, and there are many stories of miraculous healings through his intercession. Pascal was once sent by his friary to France to deliver a message to the minister general of his order. Even though religious persecution was widespread, Pascal courageously wore his habit on the trip."

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