September 9
Pedro Claver (1580–1654)
Jesuit priest
He was born in Spain.
Biography
Jesuit who worked intensely in Colombia, caring materially and spiritually for the thousands of black slaves from the Congo and Angola, who arrived in Cartagena. In 40 years he baptized more than 300,000 blacks. He is the Patron of those who mission with the blacks and an example for us, who know that there is only one race: the race of the children of God.
Practical advice
With simplicity and joy, charitably correct a fault that should not be ignored, placing the result in the hands of God.
Example of
Spirit of serviceSanctified workPriestly life