January 15
Peter of Castelnau
Cistercian priest and martyr
A thirteenth-century Cistercian monk and priest, he was sent by Pope Innocent III to preach peace and defend the faith in Provence.
Biography
He was murdered near Saint-Gilles while carrying out his mission of reconciliation.
Practical advice
Bring peace to a conversation today in which it would be easier to increase discord.
Example of
Search for peaceFaithfulness unto martyrdom