He was orphaned at a young age and raised by a brother. He tended the swine in his youth. Later, a priest brother sent him to Faenza and then to Parma to be educated. Peter became a professor. He joined the Benedictines at Fonte Aveliana where he lived as a hermit. He devoted himself to the study of the scriptures. He founded five more hermitages. He became famous for his denunciation of the practice of purchasing church positions. He was named cardinal-bishop of Ostia but attempted to resign.
Pope Nicholas II refused his resignation, but Pope Alexander finally permitted him to do so. He worked unceasingly for ecclesiastical reform. He engaged in several papal diplomatic missions to France and Germany. He died in 1072. He was never formally canonized but Pope Leo XII declared him a Doctor of the Church and named February 21 as his feast day.
FEAST DAY- February 21
ROSARIES
Responsorial Psalm
Blessed the man who greatly delights in the Lord’s commands.
Quiz
Yesterday’s Answer-
(c) The laying on of hands
Today’s Question-
Where is the Eucharist reserved for adoration and distribution to the sick?
(a) ambo (b) the tabernacle (c) the altar
