In 1350, Vincent Ferrer was born in what is modern-day Spain to an Anglo-Scottish nobleman and his Spanish wife. At 17 he joined the Dominicans and he quickly embarked on a life of service and miracles. He taught theology and was an advisor to both the King of Aragon and Pope Benedict XIII. He also worked to end the Western Schism. He was also given many supernatural gifts. He worked over 800 miracles, including bringing a murdered man back to life and healing a hospital full of patients just by praying in front of it. And while Fr. Vincent only spoke Spanish, the gift of tongues caused all who heard him to understand him. As a missionary, he converted thousands of people throughout Europe, the Netherlands, and the British Isles before dying at the age of 69 of natural causes.
CHALLENGE
St. Vincent Ferrer worked so hard to build up the Church that he became the patron of people in building trades. Today, pray about the gifts God has given you. Then ask your pastor how you can help build the Church through evangelization, or by repairing or enhancing the church building.
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