In the Middle Ages, a widely circulated devout tale recounts the story of Saint Julian, a man of noble descent who encountered a prophetic hart while hunting. The hart, a target of his hunt, foretold a grim future for Julian, stating that he would ultimately cause the death of his own parents.

Julian’s valor and service to a king earned him great favor, leading to his marriage with a widow. During a period when Julian was away, his parents visited his castle in search of him. Recognizing them, his wife graciously offered them Julian’s bedroom for their stay. However, upon Julian’s unexpected return that night and discovering two figures in his bed, he leaped to a tragic conclusion. Believing he had been betrayed, he killed them both, only to later learn from his wife, who had been at church, the true identity of the victims. The realization that he had fulfilled the hart’s prophecy and slain his own parents plunged Julian into a deep well of remorse.

Seeking redemption, Julian abandoned his castle, determined to atone for his sins. His wife, supporting him in his quest for forgiveness, joined him in this new chapter of their lives. Together, they established an inn beside a vast river and a hospital to serve the poor and travelers, dedicating their lives to the service of others.

Julian’s path to redemption reached its culmination when he offered shelter to a leper, sharing his own bed with the sick man. This act of mercy proved to be a divine test, as the leper revealed himself to be an angel sent by God. Through this act of kindness and selflessness, Julian was forgiven for his grievous act.

Saint Julian’s story, marked by tragedy, penance, and ultimately forgiveness, made him the patron saint of hotel keepers, travelers, and boatmen. His feast day is celebrated on February 12th, commemorating his legacy of hospitality and redemption.

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  1. St. Julian pray for me that God gives me opportunities to travel the world n see the Beauty of the works of His hands and teach His ways while at it. Thank you God bless you eternally.

  2. O Saint Peter Julian, who received the great privilege of so perfectly knowing what treasures are ours in the Most Blessed Sacrament, of being all afire with seraphic love for It, and of consecarting unto It your untiring zeal that It might be perpetually adored and glorified by all mankind, we beg of you to obtain for us the spiritual and the temporal favors of which we stand in need.

    Obtain for us particularly to become, in imitation of you, faithful adorers in spirit and truth of the Most Blessed Sacrament, while tending ever more toward the aquiring of Christian Virtue, above all, of sincere humility. Thus we hope to live that life of union with Our Lord which was the aim of your constant zeal, as it is the principal effect of Holy Communion in our souls.

    Finally, I saint Peter Julian, obtain for us your own filial devotion toward Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, that we may learn from that dear Divine Mother how to serve and adore on earth Our Savior hidden in His Sacrament, and thus come to adore and glorify Him unveiled in Heaven. Amen.

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