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He was a man who constantly gave himself to others through his preaching, teaching, and blessings. His first assignment was as novice master to the Dominican novices in Valencia. During his several years as novice master, he proved himself to be a prudent, kind, and firm shepherd of souls.

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary which we celebrate today was originally known as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. In 1571, Pope Pius V organized a coalition of Christian forces, known as the Holy League, to rescue Christians in Cyprus from the attacks of the Ottoman Empire.

Raymond was Catherine’s spiritual director for the last six years of her life. After inspiring many sinners to repent, Catherine sent them to Raymond to confess their sins.

In his youth, he was good-natured and generous, a rich frat boy among his friends, a pampered prince smothered with the love of his enabling parents, a spendthrift, and a prodigal son.