St. Pius V was born into poverty in Piedmont, Italy. He joined the Order of Preachers at 14 and was ordained at 24, dedicating 16 years to teaching philosophy and theology. Known for his piety and self-discipline, he spent long nights in prayer. He distinguished himself as a novice master and prior, becoming Bishop of Sutri in 1556. His zeal for faith led to his appointment as Inquisitor-general and Cardinal in 1557, during which he rejected the elevation of a 13-year-old Medici to the Sacred College of Cardinals and opposed efforts to abolish clerical celibacy.
Upon the death of Pope Pius IV in 1566, he was elected pope, marking a victory for those favoring reform. His unwavering stance on faith and discipline prompted significant changes in the Papal court; Cardinals were urged to adopt simpler lifestyles, and Bishops were required to establish diocesan seminaries and reside within their dioceses. His influence extended to the secular clergy, the Religious Orders, and the laity, significantly shaping the implementation of the reforms of the Council of Trent.
Pius worked tirelessly to unite Christian Princes against the Turks, encouraging the faithful to do special penances and almsgiving for this intention. In 1567, funds were collected from monasteries and convents for this purpose. The Turkish attack on Cyprus led to an alliance of Venice, Genoa, Spain, and the Holy See, culminating in the naval victory at Lepanto on October 7, 1571. In gratitude, Pius instituted the feast of Our Lady of Victory, later known as the feast of the Holy Rosary. Throughout his papacy, Pius maintained his monastic virtues, spending time daily in meditation before the Blessed Sacrament. He generously supported the poor and visited the sick. St. Pius V passed away on May 1, 1572.
St. Pius V, pray for us to remain steadfast in faith and never be separated from our Lord Jesus.
Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,
Pelayan Atasan Tertinggi / Most High Servant,
Yesus, Maria, Yusuf Pelayanan Kasih / Jesus, Mary, Joseph Ministry of Love
(Blessed and Saints and the Nine Choirs of Angels)
My vocation is Blessed and Saints.
"I am the most humble of all the Saints in Heaven" Mary, Mother of God."
"I am the handmaid of the Lord, said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me."
Mother Mary is the most humble Saint in Heaven and she is also the Mother of God for us all
(Luke 1:38)
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