St John Eudes (1601-1680) Pray For Us –Image: Pinterest
(CNA) Born in France at Ri, at the age of 14 John took a vow of chastity and from then forward, he pursued a life that would be pleasing and to emulate the Lord Jesus — At the age of 24, John was Ordained a Priest and immediately was thrust into service on behalf of victims of the plague, who he selflessly cared for charitably.
Eight years later according to Franciscan Media Fr. John Eudes became a Parish Missionary, his gifts as a minister and confessor won him great popularity–preaching at over 100 Parish Missions throughout France and Normandy, sometimes from several weeks to months.
In 1641 Fr. John Eudes founded the ‘Congregation of Our Lady of Charity'”to provide haven and assistance to Women and young girls (Prostitutes) mistreated by life,” according to New Advent together with bringing ‘people to the love of Christ and Virgin Mary…to which we are called.’ In 1643 Fr. John Eudes founded the ‘Society of Jesus and Mary’ for the education of Priests and Missionary work.
Fr. John Eudes may be best known for the central theme of his writings: Jesus as the Source of Holiness, Mary as the Model of the Christian Life.
In 1903 Fr. John Eudes’ Virtues were declared Heroic by Pope Leo XIII; In 1909 he was Beatified by Pope Saint Pius X and in 1925 Canonized by Pope Pius XI
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