St. Peter Regalado came from a wealthy, devout family in Valladolid, Spain, and joined the Conventual Franciscans at age 13. Shortly after his ordination, he became the superior of the friary in Aguilar and later led all Spanish Franciscans in a reform movement focused on poverty and penance. He was known for his effective leadership, addressing the shortcomings of others with patience and compassion and encouraging fellow friars to recommit to their vows. St. Peter was believed to have the ability to bilocate, often seen at two convents simultaneously.
He practiced silence, devoted much time to prayer, and celebrated Mass with deep devotion. St. Peter engaged in physical penance, fasting, and adhering to strict religious poverty, all while facing opposition with grace. He provided for the poor and sick with great care, experiencing extraordinary graces such as levitation during prayer. The bishop of Osma, when he saw the saint, said: “Truly, that is the abode of God.” St. Peter Regalado passed away on March 31, 1456, at the age of sixty-six. His burial site became a place of reverence and reported miracles.
St. Peter Regalado, let the fragrance of thy virtues diffuse itself in our lives. May we aspire to follow in your footsteps of divine righteousness and find the courage to carry out acts of penance with fortitude.
Prepared and updated by:
Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,
Penampang, Sabah Malaysia.
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