But god had plans for the stubborn young soldier, whether camillus liked it or not. The son of an impoverished nobleman, camillo became a soldier of fortune and an inveterate gambler. He dedicated his life to the sick and to organising hospitals. Millions, perhaps, have incurred a lasting debt of gratitude to that heroic son of italy, all unconscious of their benefactor. He founded the order of the camillians, priests and brothers who work in the area of health. He lost his mother in his infancy, and six years after his father, who was a gentleman, and had been an officer, first in the neapolitan and afterwards in the french troops in italy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
One of these rooms has been transformed into a chapel and contains the relic of his heart. Camillus was born on may 25, 1550 in bucchianico, abruzzo, italy. As a young man, saint camillus excelled at them all. I can attest that he was on fire with this holy virtue not only toward god, but also toward his fellow men, and especially toward the sick.
Saint camillus prayer patron saint of doctors and nurses. Its fast paced, has lots of action, and will really inspire anyone who reads it. O glorious saint camillus, special patron of the sick poor, thou who for forty years, with truly heroic charity didst devote thyself. See more ideas about read aloud revival, catholic crafts and st food. His mother, camilla, though good was also timid and had trouble controlling her morose, ho. Saint camillus of lellis roman catholic saint britannica. Saint magnus the last viking brings saint magnus to life while delivering action packed excitement and suspense galore from the beginning i couldn t put this book down. Susan peeks books include saint magnus,the last viking, which was awarded the catholic writers guild seal of approval in june 2015, a soldier surrenders. His mother died when he was a child, and he grew up absolutely neglected. He will be a very powerful friend for anyone who gets to know him. His mother died when he was a child and he received little attention. But god had plans for the stubborn young soldier, whether camillus liked. St camillus was well known throughout rome for his supernatural healing and prophecy and was often referred to as the saint of rome.
Lives of littleknown saints, which was awarded the catholic writers guild seal of approval in june 2015, and crusader. Camillus, a soldier surrenders, is the story of a truly great saint, yet one who really struggled with his sins and bad habits. The story focuses on his conversion rather than on his holiness afterward. Saint magnus the last viking gods forgotten friends. It is the root of all the virtues and camillus most characteristic trait. He is entirely human, very flawed, and thus easy to empathize with. His father was a mercenary soldier and seldom at home. To the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since thou art blessed in heaven. He lived in the adjacent monastery and died here in 1614. As a youth he gave himself to the sinful pleasures of this world. When still a youth he became a soldier in the service of venice and afterwards of naples, until 1574, when his regiment was disbanded. Add to that his fiery tempe exciting saint novels for teens happy feast of st. Add to that his fiery temper and innate knack for getting in trouble, and camillus.
For my own experience, it was a wonderful opportunity to meet a great saint who, i must admit, id never heard of before. With tears he prayed, no more the world for me, no more the world. In the beautiful city of saint petersburg, we visited the cathedral of kazan it seems that the orthodox call all their churches cathedrals and there we watched as a long line of devout people slowly making their way to venerate a picture on the wall of the royal family, all of whom. Lives of littleknown saints book 2 kindle edition by peek, susan. He was the son of an officer who had served both in the neapolitan and french armies. Camillus organization spread throughout italy and by the time of his death in 1614, he had founded more than 30 hospitals. Pdf the forgotten soldier book free video dailymotion. Founder of the clerks regular, servants of the sick addeddate. However, he was struck with an ailment that would persist with him the rest of his days. In honor of todays feast, author susan peek has generously offered to send one of my visitors here. Inspiring and interesting, this book will not be easily forgotten by its readers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a soldier surrenders. When his regiment was disbanded, he happened to find work as a laborer for a capuchin friary.
One of the friars led him to a religious conversion, after which he sought admission to the capuchin order. Camillus mother was nearly sixty years old when he was born 1550. From the life of saint camillus by his companion s. St camillus 1550 1614 was born in bucchianico, italy.