Bl. Alvarez of Corova

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Feastday: February 19
1350 - 1430

Alvarez was born in either Lisbon, Portugal, or Cordova, Spain. He entered the Dominican convent at Cordova in 1368. He became known for his preaching prowess in Spain and Italy, was confessor and adviser of Queen Catherine, John of Gaunt's daughter, and tutor of King John II in his youth. He reformed the court, and then left the court to found a monastery near Cordova. There the Escalaceli (ladder of heaven) that he built became a center of religious devotion. He successfully led the opposition to antipope Benedict XII (Peter de Luna), and by the time of his death was famous all over Spain for his teaching, preaching, asceticism, and holiness. His cult was confirmed in 1741.

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Raj Ambrose
2 months ago
Dear Saint,

Pray for me to observe this lent with absolute devotion, prayer and penance. Amen.
Mona
2 months ago
Please pray for Jacob that he finds peace and the right path, for his mother that the doctors can slow the progression of her disease and for all cancer patients that we deal with our disease with grace and dignity. Thank you.
Joseph Mathew
2 months ago
Bl. Alwarez, please pray for me to put the kingdom of God above everything else in my life.
general unknown anonymous usmc ****
2 months ago
19th feb 2013:bl alvarez of corova op pray for us!amen.
Ana Perez-Rosales
8 months ago
His real name is Saint ALVARO de CORDOBA - Álvaro is a very popular name here in Spain, where I live. We pronounce it Al varo, accent on first A.
emmanuel
1 year ago
st. Alvarez of Corova help me to be holy.
Joseph Mathew
1 year ago
Dear St. Alwarez, Please pray for me to remember that Jesus died for our sins, and that any sin committed by me increases his pain. Also it is better to die rather than committing a sin!
christie
1 year ago
Dear Bl Alvarez of Cordova, pray for all teachers to be like you. Help us to have the interests of our children upmost in our minds. To work for love of God. Pray for us in Heaven. Amen
Martin
2 years ago
Another one of our great saints.

As with all great teachers, He clearly accomplished his duties with joy in his heart, naturally, with no concern for government or man made compensation.

God bless all.
Wiliam Jerome
2 years ago
Note the typographical error in the title-it should be :"Cordova."
Christine
2 years ago
Saint Alvarez, Little known hero of our spiritual past, we ask you humbly to intercede for us to God, our Father, that we may recognize the value of each human being and that, through the example of your teaching, preaching, asceticism, and holiness, we may all listen better, live better and become, simply, better people for His Glory and for the good of all mankind. Amen.
Binsy Jacob
3 years ago
This is a very good website. It will help to increase the faith and good relationship with god.

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