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St. Peter Nolasco
Founder of Our Lady of Ransom
Life and historical setting
Peter Nolasco (1180–1256) is remembered in the Church as founder of Our Lady of Ransom. The supplied Catholic source associates this life with Mas-Saintes-Puelles.
Documented offices and forms of service associated with Peter Nolasco include Catholic priest, friar. The religious family connected with this vocation is Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.
The founding of by the Archdeacon of Barcelona Raymond of Penefort to perform the same task became part of Peter Nolasco's lasting work. Peter Nolasco's earthly life ended around 1256.
The enduring witness of Peter Nolasco is especially connected with prayer and contemplation, founding and renewal, and works of mercy. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Vocation and witness
These themes were identified from the supplied source record and provide a structured guide to the life.
Prayer and contemplation
Prayer, contemplation, or a disciplined interior life is a significant part of the recorded witness.
Founding and renewal
The source associates this life with founding, restoring, or strengthening a Christian work or community.
Works of mercy
Practical mercy toward people who were poor, sick, displaced, or otherwise in need is part of the recorded story.
Healing and signs
Healing, reported signs, or later devotional traditions form part of the source record and should be read with historical care.
Mercy in action
The source presents Christian charity through concrete service, healing, or compassionate care.
Spiritual legacy
The enduring witness of Peter Nolasco is especially connected with prayer and contemplation, founding and renewal, and works of mercy. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Prayerful reflection
God of holiness, through the witness of Peter Nolasco, strengthen us in mercy expressed through practical care for people who are poor, sick, forgotten, or vulnerable. Keep our attention fixed on Jesus Christ, and teach us to answer grace faithfully in the duties, relationships, and needs placed before us. Amen.
Historical and liturgical note
Catalogued feast-day statement; confirm the calendar used by the local Church or religious family.
Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.