ST.ISIDORE

ST. ISIDORE

EARLY LIFE

• Isidore was born to a poor family in Madrid, Spain.
• His parents taught him to love god and work hard.
• He started working as a farm laborer when he was very young.
• He didn’t have much, he was known for his kindness.

WORK AS A FARMER

• He worked for a rich land owner named Juan de Vargas.
• He spent his life doing fieldwork and caring for animals.
• His farm work showed that simple work can be holy.

FAITH LIFE

• He went to mass every day before work.
• He prayed throughout the day, even when farming.
• He trusted god to provide for him and his family.
• His faith inspired others to put god first.

MIRACLES

• Angels helped him with farm work while he prayed.
• He gave food to the poor that didn’t run out until everyone ate.
• He used a farm tool to create a fountain from the ground.
• He prayed to save his donkey from a wolf and it was unharmed.

FAMILY LIFE

• Isidore married Maria Torribia, who also became St. Maria de la Cabeza.
• They lived a simple life and shared what they had with others.
• They had one child who died as a baby.
• They were a good example of a holy marriage.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Born in 1070 in Madrid, Spain
• Died May 15, 1130
• On May 2,1619 he was beatified in Rome by Pope Paul V.
• He was canonized on March 12, 1622 in Rome by Pope Gregory XV.
• His feast day is celebrated every year on May 15.

VIRTUES

• He showed humility by living simply.
• He showed faithfulness by praying every day and trusting God.
• He showed hard work by how hard he worked the land.
• He showed charity by giving and helping the poor.

STEWARDSHIP

• He cared for the earth.
• He treated the animals kindly.
• He teaches us that farming is not just a job but a way to serve God.
• He showed us caring for the land is part of faith.

A GOOD ROLE MODEL

• He shows us that holiness is possible in every day life.
• He reminds us to pray and put god first even if we are busy.
• He teaches us to share with others and to be kind.