Day 68: St. Raymond of Penyafort

Today the Church honors St. Raymond of Penyafort, a Dominican friar, priest, and Doctor of the Church whose wisdom and obedience shaped Catholic life for centuries. Known as one of the greatest canon lawyers in Church history, St. Raymond served the Church quietly through teaching, confession, and faithful counsel to popes and kings.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Raymond of Penyafort. You will learn how his work organized Church law, why he entered religious life later in life, how he chose humility over authority, and why he is remembered as a model of obedience, moral clarity, and mercy in confession.

St. Raymond reminds us that holiness is often lived behind the scenes. Faithful obedience, intellectual honesty, and quiet service can shape the Church in powerful and lasting ways.

💬 Thought to Remember

“The greatest victory is obedience to the will of God.”

St. Raymond of Penyafort

📖 Bible Verse

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

John 14:15

🙏 Prayer to St. Raymond of Penyafort

St. Raymond of Penyafort,

faithful servant of truth and humility,

pray for us.

Help us love God’s law,

seek truth with mercy,

and obey God’s will even when it is difficult.

Amen.

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