Beginning in the sixteenth century and continuing for over 100 years, Spanish Franciscans sustained a chain of missions throughout northern Florida. With the mission of Saint Augustine as the spiritual anchor, the Catholic faith penetrated forest and glade and found a home in the hearts of the Potano Indians, a missionary quest termed by Florida historian Michael V. Gannon "a great civilizing work of the human spirit." Cacique is the story of the Potano chieftains and their relationship with the Franciscan missionaries, the first among them Father Tomas Sanchez. With inner conviction and indefatigable energy, this young inexperienced Franciscan priest brought the Gospel of the Lord and the sacraments of the Church to a people he came to love as his own family, a people who reciprocated that love. Full of action and adventure, Cacique is a classic account of the spread of Catholicism in early Florida.

Cacique: A Novel of Florida's Heroic Mission History

Robert J. Baker

Tony Sands

Saint Catherine of Siena Press

Time after time ... 
We say, "If only I had lived when Jesus walked on earth, I would have followed Him day after day. I would have been His disciple, ready to serve Him in any way I could."
We listen to Our Lord's words that "I was hungry ... I was thirsty ... I was a stranger ... I was naked ... I was sick ... I was in prison ..."
We fail to pay attention when He tells us, "You gave me food ... You gave me drink ... You welcomed me ... You clothed me ... You visited me ... You came to me ..."
Jesus offers us the opportunity to follow Him day after day and serve Him by serving those in need. But just as Christ "hides" in the Eucharist under the appearance of bread and wine, it's easy to overlook Him -- to ignore Him -- in those who are hurting.
Based on Matthew 25:31-46, the meditations in When Did We See You, Lord? can help give us new ears, to truly hear Christ inviting us to serve Him. And new eyes, to truly see Christ waiting for us in those needing help.

When Did We See You Lord

Benedict J. Groeschel

Religion & Spirituality

Our Sunday Visitor

El Dominio de la Cirugia, Tomo 1 (Spanish Edition)

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Medica Panamericana

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