Born in Spain in 1070, Isidore started farming as soon as he was able to hold a hoe, and he continued to farm for the same landowner the rest of his life. A man of strong faith, after attending daily Mass every morning he would spend all day behind his plow in contemplation. Isidore married Maria de la Cabeza, and together they had one son who died as a child. The pair had a deep love for the poor, and they would bring the poor food and pray with them. Reportedly, there were times where Isidore would feed hungry people with food that would multiply miraculously. After a life of humble labor and love of God and neighbor, Isidore died of natural causes at the age of 60.
CHALLENGE
Sometimes St. Isidore would arrive late to work because he stayed a little late after Mass to pray, and there were reports of angels seen plowing the field for him. St. Isidor put God first in everything, and trusted God to take care of the rest. What comes first in your life: God, or work? Today, start setting aside time every morning to give God the first fruits of your day.
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