May 15, 2025, Memorial of St. Isidore the Farmer, Holy Rosary (Luminous Mysteries)

Friends of the Rosary,

Today, May 15, is the Feast of Isidore the Farmer, spouse of another saint, his own wife, St Maria de la Cabeza, two holy souls of the twelfth century in Madrid, Spain.

They devoutly attended Mass every day before their daily labors. They served the poor in the city slums, and angels were said to accompany St. Isidore in his work.

Isidore and Maria de la Cabeza had a son, who died as a child.

Shortly after his death on May 15, 1130, miracles were attributed to his intercession. In 1615, King Philip III of Spain, in danger of death, had Isidore’s relics brought to his bedside. He was miraculously healed and petitioned for Isidore’s formal canonization in 1622.

He is part of the group known in Spain as " the five saints, " along with Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, and Philip Neri.

Isidore is the patron saint of laborers, farmers, and several Spanish cities.

Ave Maria!
Jesus, I Trust In You!

Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!

+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

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