St. Raymond of Penafort

So many of God’s saints, our heroes, were humble persons who—when called upon—brought their talents forth in the service of Christ and his Church. They sought no glory for themselves. Raymond of Penafort was one of these humble heroes.
Having an avid mind, Raymond was a diligent student who became a great teacher. He taught philosophy and did not charge the students any fee, which was quite unusual at the time. He received money from donors and gave most of it to the needy and to the Church.
Raymond became a Dominican priest and served as confessor to Pope Gregory IX.
Saint Raymond of Penafort never used his talents and fame for personal gain and always exhibited a humble faith and preference for a quiet life.