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May 8
Blessed Jeremiah of Valacchia
Religious
He was born in Romania and, after his eighteenth birthday, he left his homeland and went to Italy where he remained until his death. He entered the Capuchin Order in the Province of Naples and after his religious profession ministered as infirmarian at St. Ephrem's for 40 continuous years. He dedicated most of his life to a generous service to the sick, in a spirit of joy and peace.
He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on October 30, 1983.
Merciful God, you gave the blessed Jeremiah the grace of imitating your Son in serving his brothers and giving himself unconditionally in service for them. Help us to follow the evangelical way of humility and love, so that we may cooperate more fully in your universal plan of salvation.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.