St John Eudes was a Roman Catholic priest and founder of the Order of Our Lady of Charity and The Eudists (Congregation of Jesus and Mary).
He was born on November 14 in the village of Ri, Normandy, France.
He died on August 19 at the age of 78 years in Caen, Normandy, France.
His feast day is celebrated on August 19 every year in the Catholic Church.
| Saint John Eudes Biography | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 14 |
| Place of Birth | Ri Normandy, France |
| Profession | Roman Catholic priest and founder of the Order of Our Lady of Charity and The Eudists (Congregation of Jesus and Mary) |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | August 19 (aged 78) |
| Place of Death | Caen, Normandy, France |
| Feast Day | August 19 |
| Beatification | By Pope Pius X on April 25 at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy |
| Canonization | By Pope Pius XI on May 31 at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy |
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Saint John Eudes Life History
St John Eudes’s father was called Isaac Eudes and his mother was called Martha Corbin. He had six siblings, two brothers, an
Saint John Eudes
Image: Stained glass window in Saint-Pierre de Dourdain | photo by GO69
Saint of the Day for August 19
(November 14, &#; August 19, )
Saint John Eudes&#; Story
How little we know where God’s grace will lead. Born on a farm in northern France, John died at 78 in the next “county” or department. In that time, he was a religious, a parish missionary, founder of two religious communities, and a great promoter of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
John joined the religious community of the Oratorians and was ordained a priest at During severe plagues in and , he volunteered to care for the stricken in his own diocese. Lest he infect his fellow religious, during the plague he lived in a huge cask in the middle of a field.
At age 32, John became a parish missionary. His gifts as a preacher and confessor won him great popularity. He preached over parish missions, some lasting from several weeks to several months.
In his concern with the spiritual improvement of the clergy, John realized that the greatest need was for seminaries. He had permission from his general superior, the bishop, and even Cardinal Richelie
On August 19, we commemorate St. John Eudes, a French priest who founded of the Society of Jesus and Mary (the Eudists) and the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity. Pope Leo XIII proclaimed him to be the &#;father, doctor and apostle of the liturgical cult of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.&#;
John Eudes was born at Ri, Normandy, France, on November 14, , the son of a farmer. Prior to John's birth, his parents who had been praying for a child and when he was born, they consecrated him to God through Mary.
He attended the Jesuit college at Caen, joined the religious order of the Oratorians, and was ordained a priest at the age of John worked as a volunteer, caring for the victims of the plagues that struck Normandy in and In order to avoid infecting his fellow religious, he lived in a huge cask in the middle of a field during the plague.
At age 32, John became a parish missionary, building a reputation as an extraordinary preacher and confessor. During his long life, he preached more than one hundred missions in various parts of France. He strongly opposed the heresy of Jansenism, which taught that human nature was immoral, original sin was flourishing, an
St. John Eudes
August 19
When he lived: November 14, &#; August 19,
Where he lived: Ri, Normandy, France
Notable world events during the time of his life:
- Thirty Years&#; War (): A devastating conflict that engulfed much of Europe, escalating from a religious war to a complex power struggle.
- English Civil War (): England faced internal strife, leading to the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.
- Scientific Revolution (16thth centuries): A time of remarkable scientific progress with luminaries like Galileo, Kepler, and Newton shaping our understanding of the cosmos.
- Founding of Quebec City (): Samuel de Champlain established Quebec City, marking the beginning of French colonization in North America.
- Treaty of Westphalia (): This treaty ended the Thirty Years&#; War, ushering in a new era of diplomacy and recognizing the sovereignty of individual states.
Patronage: St. John Eudes is venerated as the patron saint of pastors and confessors, known for his dedication to training priests and providing spiritual guidance.
A Preacher-Missionary
St. John Eudes was born into a peasant family in in Norma
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