St. Peter Fourier
November 30, 1565–December 9, 1640
"Gave a new direction to religious life, insisting that ministry be integral to the community they founded."
Prologue, You Are Sent, p. 18
Peter Fourier became a Canon Regular of St. Augustine and was noted for his holiness in the midst of a lax congregation. He had received his education from the Jesuits and spiritual direction from his Jesuit uncle strengthened him. However, he chose not to join the Jesuits because he wanted to serve in a poor parish. As a parish priest in Mattaincourt, France, he established a credit union and provided legal aid to the poor. He was revered as a holy pastor.
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The Living Word of God has found willing hearts in the Foundresses/Founders of religious congregations. They have received this Word through creation, the sacred scriptures of all the world religions, and particularly, the Hebrew-Christian Scriptures.
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