Saint Peter of Tarentaise - May 8 breski1 There are two men named Saint Peter of Tarentaise who lived one century apart. The man we honor today is the elder Peter, born in France in the early part of …More
Saint Peter of Tarentaise - May 8 breski1
There are two men named Saint Peter of Tarentaise who lived one century apart. The man we honor today is the elder Peter, born in France in the early part of the 12th century. The other man with the same name became Pope Innocent the Fifth.
The Peter we’re focusing on today became a Cistercian monk and eventually served as abbot. In 1142, he was named archbishop of Tarentaise, replacing a bishop who had been deposed because of corruption. Peter tackled his new assignment with vigor. He brought reform into his diocese, replaced lax clergy, and reached out to the poor. He visited all parts of his mountainous diocese on a regular basis.
After about a decade as bishop, Peter “disappeared” for a year and lived quietly as a lay brother at an abbey in Switzerland. When he was found out, the reluctant bishop was persuaded to return to his post. He again focused many of his energies on the poor.
Peter died in 1174 on his way home from an unsuccessful papal assignment to reconcile the kings of France and England. His liturgical feast is celebrated on September 14.
Reflection
We probably know a lot of people who would welcome the chance to receive some honor or honorary position. They relish the thought of the glamour and glory. But saints like Peter of Tarentaise remind us that humility and the avoidance of glory is the way of the Gospel.
There are two men named Saint Peter of Tarentaise who lived one century apart. The man we honor today is the elder Peter, born in France in the early part of the 12th century. The other man with the same name became Pope Innocent the Fifth.
The Peter we’re focusing on today became a Cistercian monk and eventually served as abbot. In 1142, he was named archbishop of Tarentaise, replacing a bishop who had been deposed because of corruption. Peter tackled his new assignment with vigor. He brought reform into his diocese, replaced lax clergy, and reached out to the poor. He visited all parts of his mountainous diocese on a regular basis.
After about a decade as bishop, Peter “disappeared” for a year and lived quietly as a lay brother at an abbey in Switzerland. When he was found out, the reluctant bishop was persuaded to return to his post. He again focused many of his energies on the poor.
Peter died in 1174 on his way home from an unsuccessful papal assignment to reconcile the kings of France and England. His liturgical feast is celebrated on September 14.
Reflection
We probably know a lot of people who would welcome the chance to receive some honor or honorary position. They relish the thought of the glamour and glory. But saints like Peter of Tarentaise remind us that humility and the avoidance of glory is the way of the Gospel.
Apparition of Michael the Archangel
Our Lady of Divine Providence
Our Lady of Grace
Our Lady of Luján
Our Lady of Pompeii
Our Lady of Sterpeto
—
Acacius of Byzantium
Aloysius Luis Rabata
Amatus Ronconi
Angelo of Massaccio
Arsenio of Mount Scete
Benedict II, Pope
Boniface IV, Pope
Desideratus of Bourges
Domenico di San Pietro
Gibrian
Helladius of Auxerre
Henri Vergès
Ida of Nivelles
Marie-…More
Apparition of Michael the Archangel
Our Lady of Divine Providence
Our Lady of Grace
Our Lady of Luján
Our Lady of Pompeii
Our Lady of Sterpeto
—
Acacius of Byzantium
Aloysius Luis Rabata
Amatus Ronconi
Angelo of Massaccio
Arsenio of Mount Scete
Benedict II, Pope
Boniface IV, Pope
Desideratus of Bourges
Domenico di San Pietro
Gibrian
Helladius of Auxerre
Henri Vergès
Ida of Nivelles
Marie-Catherine de Saint-Augustin
Martin of Saujon
Metrone of Verona
Otger of Utrecht
Paul-Hélène Saint Raymond
Peter of Besançon
Pietro de Alos
Pietro Petroni
Raymond of Toulouse
Teresa Demjanovich
Ulrika Fransiska Nisch
Victor Maurus
Wiro of Utrecht
—
Bernardino of Bustis
Giovanni Vici of Stroncone
Our Lady of Divine Providence
Our Lady of Grace
Our Lady of Luján
Our Lady of Pompeii
Our Lady of Sterpeto
—
Acacius of Byzantium
Aloysius Luis Rabata
Amatus Ronconi
Angelo of Massaccio
Arsenio of Mount Scete
Benedict II, Pope
Boniface IV, Pope
Desideratus of Bourges
Domenico di San Pietro
Gibrian
Helladius of Auxerre
Henri Vergès
Ida of Nivelles
Marie-Catherine de Saint-Augustin
Martin of Saujon
Metrone of Verona
Otger of Utrecht
Paul-Hélène Saint Raymond
Peter of Besançon
Pietro de Alos
Pietro Petroni
Raymond of Toulouse
Teresa Demjanovich
Ulrika Fransiska Nisch
Victor Maurus
Wiro of Utrecht
—
Bernardino of Bustis
Giovanni Vici of Stroncone