St. Peter of Verona
Posted by Terry Nelson on Apr 29th, 2008
April 29, the feast of St. Peter Martyr.
He was butchered with an axe and began writing the Creed in his blood on the ground as he lay dying. I was so deeply impressed, I had to take him as my Confirmation patron, hence the name Peter, which I hyphenated with my Baptismal name, James-Peter. Since then I am Terrance James-Peter Christian.
“To lose always and let everyone else win is a trait of valiant souls, generous spirits, and unselfish hearts; it is their manner to give rather than receive even to the extent of giving themselves.” - John of the Cross
April 29th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Terry, how beautiful. And wasn’t St. Peter killed by the Cathars? Perhaps I am thinking of someone else….
April 29th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Thanks Elena - yes - he was killed by the Cathars.
April 30th, 2008 at 3:42 am
A belated happy feast day to you, Terry-Peter!