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| Bl Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta, Pray for us! |
⛪ Saint of the Day: July 3
⛪ Born: 13 January 1827 CorrΓ³ de Vall, Granollers, Barcelona, Kingdom of Spain
⛪ Died: 3 July 1886 (aged 59)
Fuencarral, Madrid, Kingdom of Spain
⛪Patronage: Franciscan Missionaries of the Mother of the Divine Shepherd
Early Life
Blessed Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta was born on January 13, 1827, in Corbera de Llobregat, a small town near Barcelona, Spain. She was baptized as Peregrina Rosa Mogas Fontcuberta. From a young age, Peregrina showed signs of deep spirituality and a strong desire to serve others. Her parents, devout Catholics, nurtured her faith and supported her early inclinations towards religious life.
Blessed Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta was born on January 13, 1827, in Corbera de Llobregat, a small town near Barcelona, Spain. She was baptized as Peregrina Rosa Mogas Fontcuberta. From a young age, Peregrina showed signs of deep spirituality and a strong desire to serve others. Her parents, devout Catholics, nurtured her faith and supported her early inclinations towards religious life.
Vocation and Founding of a Religious Order
Peregrina felt a calling to religious life early on and pursued this calling with great determination. She joined the Third Order of Saint Francis, drawn to the Franciscan charism of simplicity, humility, and service to the poor. Inspired by the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi, she sought to live a life dedicated to God and the service of others.
In 1859, Peregrina founded the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Mother of the Divine Shepherd (Franciscanas Misioneras de la Madre del Divino Pastor) in Madrid. The congregation focused on education, caring for the sick, and providing support to the needy. Peregrina and her fellow sisters worked tirelessly to establish schools and orphanages, bringing hope and education to countless children and families.
Ministry and Service
Under Peregrina's leadership, the congregation expanded rapidly. Her deep faith, organizational skills, and unwavering commitment to the poor and marginalized were instrumental in the success of her mission. The sisters dedicated themselves to the holistic development of children, emphasizing not only academic education but also moral and spiritual formation.
Peregrina's work extended beyond education. She and her sisters provided medical care to the sick and assisted those in need. Her compassionate service and tireless efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate left an indelible mark on the communities they served.
Final Years and Death
Blessed Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta continued her ministry with great zeal and dedication until her death. She passed away on July 3, 1886, in Madrid, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love for the poor. Her life was a testament to the Franciscan ideals of humility, poverty, and devotion to God.
Beatification and Legacy
Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta was beatified by Pope John Paul II on October 6, 1996. Her feast day is celebrated on July 3rd, the anniversary of her death. She is remembered as a model of Christian virtue, particularly for her dedication to education and her compassionate care for the sick and needy.
Prayer to Blessed Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta
O Blessed Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta, who dedicated your life to serving the poor and educating the young, we turn to you in our need. Your deep faith, humility, and love for the less fortunate inspire us to live lives of service and compassion.
O faithful servant of God, intercede for us and obtain for us the grace to follow your example. Help us to embrace the Franciscan values of simplicity and humility, and to dedicate ourselves to the well-being of others, especially those who are most in need.
Blessed Peregrina, guide our hearts and minds to seek God's will in all things. May we, like you, find joy in serving the poor, comfort in caring for the sick, and fulfillment in educating the young.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessed Peregrina Mogas Fontcuberta's life and work continue to inspire those who seek to live out their faith through service to others. Her legacy of education, compassion, and dedication to the poor remains a powerful example of Christian charity and humility.
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