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Noticiero de Martí Noticias presenta un resumen de las noticias más importantes de Cuba y el mundo. Titulares: | ¿Qué pueden esperar los cubanos de la administración Trump? Alto Funcionario de la Casa Blanca responde | Reportan regreso a la isla de ex-miembro de selecta cúpula del Partido Comunista luego de permanecer en Estados Unidos | Déficit de generación eléctrica en Cuba: Los apagones siguen aunque el crudo llega | Informe de la ONU: Identifica violaciones de Derechos Humanos en Nicaragua | Zurdo cubano Nestor Cortés gana su primero de temporada lanzando una obra de arte contra, entre otras noticias.

Una discusión a fondo de las principales noticias del acontecer diario de Cuba y el mundo, con la conducción de los periodistas Amado Gil y José Luis Ramos | Hoy, en la Tertulia de Las Noticias Como Son: | ¿Qué pueden esperar los cubanos de la isla del presidente Trump? Claver-Carone responde | La policía política detiene a tres miembros de Unpacu en Santiago de Cuba | Los insuficientes productos agropecuarios en Cuba | Invitadas: Miriam Leiva, periodista independiente, autora del blog Reconciliación Cubana y Luz Escobar, periodista de DDC, Madrid, España.

Digital Assets may be poised to revolutionize the financial world and the velocity of moving money across the economy. On this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Erin Nicholls and Corporate partner R.J. Kornhaas welcome guest Jake Claver, Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, a multifamily office serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Jake shares his background in mergers and acquisitions and how his success in traditional markets ultimately led him to cryptocurrency and an expertise on digital assets. Discover how investment in digital assets could transform the future of financial transactions, providing opportunities for attorneys, financial advisors and CPAs to grow their knowledge and better advise their clients on these verticals. Tune in for valuable insights into the realm of digital assets.

Entrevista a fondo con Víctor Claver desde Casa Patacona. Este jueves nos hemos marchado a nuestro particular paraíso gastronómico para hablar largo y tendido con uno de los mejores deportistas valencianos de todos los tiempos. Con Víctor Claver hemos hablado de pasado, presente y futuro suyo y del Valencia Basket, en compañía de Luengo, Scariolo y Manolo Real.

Jake Claver is a pioneering force in digital assets and family office innovation, serving as Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, a multi-family office specializing in digital wealth strategies for clients. He is the co-author of "Wealth in Numbers: The Ultimate Dealmaker's Guide to SPVs, Syndication, and Private Investment" and founder of both Digital Wealth Partners and Syndicately, a Special Purpose Vehicle investment management platform. As a Qualified Family Office Professional and R3 Corda Certified Business Professional in tokenization, Jake combines traditional wealth management expertise with cutting-edge blockchain implementation. His work focuses on transforming family offices for the digital age, creating sustainable multi-generational legacies that are digitally savvy and anti-fragile. A respected thought leader, Jake has been featured in MarketWatch, Bloomberg, and Yahoo! Finance. He studied Finance at the University of North Texas and has developed world-class educational programs for family offices and digital asset professionals.

Jake Claver is a pioneering force in digital assets and family office innovation, serving as Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, a multi-family office specializing in digital wealth strategies for clients. He is the co-author of "Wealth in Numbers: The Ultimate Dealmaker's Guide to SPVs, Syndication, and Private Investment" and founder of both Digital Wealth Partners and Syndicately, a Special Purpose Vehicle investment management platform. As a Qualified Family Office Professional and R3 Corda Certified Business Professional in tokenization, Jake combines traditional wealth management expertise with cutting-edge blockchain implementation. His work focuses on transforming family offices for the digital age, creating sustainable multi-generational legacies that are digitally savvy and anti-fragile. A respected thought leader, Jake has been featured in MarketWatch, Bloomberg, and Yahoo! Finance. He studied Finance at the University of North Texas and has developed world-class educational programs for family offices and digital asset professionals.

Jake Claver currently manages a $300 Million in the crypto space and today we get his insights on where the market could be going. We take a deep dive into the potential explosive future of cryptocurrency and digital finance as we uncover how XRP could disrupt the $5 trillion-a-day SWIFT system and reshape global markets. With pro-crypto leadership at the SEC and new regulations on the horizon, the US is primed to dominate blockchain innovation. We dissect the rise of stable coins as one of the potential big winners of 2025, expose the risks and potential unraveling of Tether, and reveal how tokenized assets could revolutionize funds, forex, and global payment systems. Want to launch a fund? Click to watch a free training: https://fundlaunch.click/new-era-of-cryptoAll Information Shared Are The Sole Thoughts and Opinions Of The Author. Do Not Take Any Information As Legal Or Financial Advice. You Should Seek A Certified Accountant And A Professional Legal Team Before Taking Any Further Action.‍*Results may vary depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to market conditions, investor demand, and investment strategy. While our courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to launch a fund, we cannot guarantee any specific results or outcomes. Your success will depend on your own efforts, diligence, and ability to execute on the strategies and techniques that you decide to pursue. We make no representation or warranty that you will achieve any particular level of success or earnings, and you accept the risk that the results may differ from those described in our materials.****We are not selling or soliciting a security in any way, shape, or form. This content is for educational purposes only and is not financial or legal advice.

Resumen informativo con las noticias más destacadas de Colombia del viernes 24 de enero de 2025 a las doce de la noche.

Der Provinzial der Deutschen Provinz der Steyler Missionare über "Die Kunst des Möglichen" im missionarischen Wirken.

Programa 16x04 de 'Play Basket': El baloncesto español se vuelca con Valencia- Entrevista a Víctor Claver, valenciano y referente del Valencia Basket- Alberto Chilet Rumí nos cuenta cómo está funcionando L'Alqueria del Basket- Tertulia con Xavier Saisó, Faustino Sáez y Ricardo González, además de la NBA con José Ajero- Liga Femenina, Primera FEB, Supermanager y más con Marta Casas

For our Minnesota Now and Then series, we turn to a pillar of the Rondo neighborhood which is celebrating 75 years, St. Peter Claver Catholic School. The school is a vital part of the fabric of the Twin Cities African American community. 98 percent of it's population is students of color. And even as the historically Black neighborhood was torn apart by the construction of interstate 94 in the ‘50s and ‘60s, St. Peter Claver has remained. This weekend the school is celebrating with an all-school reunion. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about the school's legacy is principal Terese Shimshock and Lynn Wright, a St. Peter alumna and now staff member.

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In 1849, Governor-General Narciso Clavería issued a decree that would have a lasting impact on Filipino identity: the Clavería Decree. This decree required Filipino families' systematic adoption of Spanish surnames, fundamentally changing how names were recorded and inherited. Understanding the Clavería Decree is crucial for genealogists to trace Filipino ancestry within the Philippines and among those who have migrated worldwide. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/understanding-the-claveria-decree-its-impact-on-filipino-surnames-and-genealogical-research Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/support #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

En Hoy por Hoy Valencia hablamos con el escritor Marc Granell, con Èlida Puig y Bàrbara Peris de la Coordinadora Feminista y con el deportista Víctor Claver que recibirán los honores y distinciones del ayuntamiento de València con motivo del 9 d'Octubre

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The Whip of St Peter Claver *Turn Back to the Lord *Tormented by the Devil *St Peter Claver, Slave of Slaves

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Today is Monday, September 9, 2024, In the United States, The feast of St. Peter Claver, a 3rd class feast, with the color of white. Otherwise, a feria, with the Mass of the 16th Sunday. In this episode: The meditation: “Struggling Against the Storm,” a preview of the Sermon: “Moved With Mercy,” today's news from the Church: “The Venezuelan President Moves Christmas Forward to October 1st,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org Sources Used Today: Practical Meditations  (Angelus Press) “The Venezuelan President Moves Christmas Forward to October 1st” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/venezuela-president-moves-christmas-forward-october-1st-47374 “Moved With Mercy” (SSPX Sermons) Watch on YouTube Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which...

Gospel Luke 6:6-11 On a certain sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and taught, and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely to see if he would cure on the sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him. But he realized their intentions and said to the man with the withered hand, "Come up and stand before us." And he rose and stood there. Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?" Looking around at them all, he then said to him, "Stretch out your hand." He did so and his hand was restored. But they became enraged and discussed together what they might do to Jesus. Reflection It seems to me that the Pharisees are the shadow of all religion, an institution that takes power over you and takes away your freedom. And so when Jesus is dealing with the Pharisees, he's there as a healer. They're there as judges. And when we see Jesus pointing out their faults, their response is not to wonder or ponder or try to figure out what he was saying. No, they have only one desire. A desire that comes from fear. They're being attacked and they want to destroy. Closing Prayer Father, your authority dwells within our hearts. You call us to discern how and why we are here and what we should do. So bless us with an attitude of openness to all the things we don't see. Help us to be open to changing the way we see, when you show us a new truth. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest Lectionary: 437The Saint of the day is Saint Peter ClaverSaint Peter Claver’s Story A native of Spain, young Jesuit Peter Claver left his homeland forever in 1610 to be a missionary in the colonies of the New World. He sailed into Cartagena, a rich port city washed by the Caribbean. He was ordained there in 1615. By this time the slave trade had been established in the Americas for nearly 100 years, and Cartagena was a chief center for it. Ten thousand slaves poured into the port each year after crossing the Atlantic from West Africa under conditions so foul and inhuman that an estimated one-third of the passengers died in transit. Although the practice of slave-trading was condemned by Pope Paul III and later labeled “supreme villainy” by Pope Pius IX, it continued to flourish. Peter Claver's predecessor, Jesuit Father Alfonso de Sandoval, had devoted himself to the service of the slaves for 40 years before Claver arrived to continue his work, declaring himself “the slave of the Negroes forever.” As soon as a slave ship entered the port, Peter Claver moved into its infested hold to minister to the ill-treated and exhausted passengers. After the slaves were herded out of the ship like chained animals and shut up in nearby yards to be gazed at by the crowds, Claver plunged in among them with medicines, food, bread, brandy, lemons, and tobacco. With the help of interpreters he gave basic instructions and assured his brothers and sisters of their human dignity and God's love. During the 40 years of his ministry, Claver instructed and baptized an estimated 300,000 slaves. Fr. Claver’s apostolate extended beyond his care for slaves. He became a moral force, indeed, the apostle of Cartagena. He preached in the city square, gave missions to sailors and traders as well as country missions, during which he avoided, when possible, the hospitality of the planters and owners and lodged in the slave quarters instead. After four years of sickness, which forced the saint to remain inactive and largely neglected, Claver died on September 8, 1654. The city magistrates, who had previously frowned at his solicitude for the black outcasts, ordered that he should be buried at public expense and with great pomp. Peter Claver was canonized in 1888, and Pope Leo XIII declared him the worldwide patron of missionary work among black slaves. Reflection The Holy Spirit's might and power are manifested in the striking decisions and bold actions of Peter Claver. A decision to leave one's homeland never to return reveals a gigantic act of will difficult for us to imagine. Peter's determination to serve forever the most abused, rejected, and lowly of all people is stunningly heroic. When we measure our lives against such a man's, we become aware of our own barely used potential and of our need to open ourselves more to the jolting power of Jesus' Spirit. Saint Peter Claver is the Patron Saint of: African DiasporaAfrican MissionsColombiaInterracial Justice Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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A small step in the wrong direction can sometimes be magnified by greed and willful moral blindness. This was the case seventy years before St. Peter Claver was born in 1580 to a farming family outside of Barcelona, Spain. King Ferdinand of Spain authorized the purchase of 250 African slaves in Lisbon for his territories in New Spain. One hundred years later, 10,000 African slaves were arriving every year to the New Kingdom of Granada, today known as Columbia. The king's small decision to supposedly help farmers and landowners in New Spain meet their need for laborers allowed the slave trade to grow to epidemic proportions throughout the Americas.  St. Peter life's work as a Jesuit priest was among the men and women who arrived exhausted, maltreated, and sick in the port city of Cartagena. He would meet the ships upon their arrival and go down into the holds where the human cargo was packed tightly together. It is estimated that one third of the men and women died in transit. Peter would carry medicine, food, bread, and lemons to those who survived. He attended to their human needs first and then, over time, tried his best to meet their spiritual needs.  Peter also preached the Gospel message to the merchants, sailors, and ship owners. He tried to impress upon them that we are all human beings and that we have a common need to be treated with dignity and respect. When he visited the plantations where the African Americans were working, he would stay with them rather than in the comfortable homes of the landowners. He preached in the city squares, country areas, and was often among the sick in the hospitals. Fellow Jesuit Fr. John Harden could have been reflecting on the life of Peter Claver when he recently wrote: “Love is shown more in deeds than in words. Love does not mean that I like doing what I'm doing, love means that I do it, and the doing is your love.”    Over the course of his life, the conservative estimate is that Peter baptized 300,000 people - and he continued his instructions after they were baptized by distributing holy pictures and having translators help him to preach. He heard 5,000 confessions on a yearly basis. It should be no surprise that his last years were filled with ill health. Unable to leave his room, his community assigned an ex-slave to attend to his needs. Unfortunately, this man abused him and stole his food. Peter did not complain, seeing his ill treatment as a penance for his sins. When he died on September 8, 1654, word spread quickly. People came from all over the countryside to visit his room, which was soon stripped of everything that could be seen as a relic. His life was such a heroic example of the Christian praxis of love and the exercise of human rights that September 9th, the day after Peter's death, is celebrated today in Columbia as Human Rights Day.  St. Peter Claver, pray for us.  

The Whip of St Peter Claver *Turn Back to the Lord *Tormented by the Devil *St Peter Claver, Slave of Slaves

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The slave of slaves!

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Memorial of Saint Peter ClaverMatthew 25:31-40Then the king will say to those on his right,"Come, you who are blessed by my Father.Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.For I was hungry and you gave me food,I was thirsty and you gave me drink,a stranger and you welcomed me,naked and you clothed me,ill and you cared for me,in prison and you visited me."

1 Corinthians 5:1-8 (Get rid of the old yeast of evil and wickedness) Tobit 12:6-13 (Bless God and utter his praise before all the living)

Dr. Carl Vennerstrom shares about St. Peter Claver, a saint with a heart for the poor, outcast, and enslaved. As a young, Jesuit priest he signed up to be a missionary to the New World to serve the slaves at the port of Cartagena, a major hub of slave trade. St. Peter indiscriminately preached the gospel through words and works of mercy to all he encountered. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on FORMED.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of FORMED.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.

Esta semana en Voces por una Causa, la escritora Julia Navarro conversa con Linda Zurek, coordinadora del Área de Museología del Museo Santuario de San Pedro Claver en Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, y con Eliana Buelvas, asistente del mismo museo, desde el propio museo en Colombia. Con ellas nos acercamos a la labor que realizan dentro del museo con ocasión del Día Mundial de los Museos que se celebra el próximo 18 de mayo. 

La gran estrella del Music Hall y el Cabaret, fue pregonera en las fiestas del Pilar 2007 y Butaca de Oro por sus aportación al Paralelo de Barcelona. Lita Claver nos cuenta cómo ha sido una vida entre las bambalinas de los principales cabarets españoles

Este Jueves Santo en Voces por una Causa, la escritora Julia Navarro conversa con Luis Raúl Cruz SJ, filósofo, teólogo desde el Santuario de San Pedro Claver en Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Con él nos acercamos a la labor que realiza la Compañía de Jesús en Colombia en materia de derechos humanos y a la historia de la Compañía y el Santuario en el país.

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Mary Holley and Louis Glass about their faith journeys, the history of the Knights of Peter Claver and their mission.

On episode 360 of the BlockHash Podcast, Jake Claver joins Brandon Zemp to talk about institutional custody of digital assets and their partnership with Polysign. Jake Claver is the Director for Digital Ascension Group. Over the past decade, he has built a prolific consulting business and continues to work with the best and brightest clients. Providing high-output business success for ambitious, growth-oriented clients is Jake's passion. As a result of working with a wide range of clients in a variety of industries for many years, Jake has developed a comprehensive understanding of highly effective business practices. His experience building teams and mentoring leaders has allowed him to learn from each experience and develop unique solutions. Jake is a strategic consultant who helps organizations reach their full potential and drives success by helping business leaders make calculated and well-informed decisions. Jake has gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges that businesses encounter when exploring growth opportunities. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:24 | Who is Jake Claver? 4:55 | Digital Asset Tax Strategy 8:25 | Global Tax Professionals 8:59 | Off-shore Entity Formation 10:45 | Most Favorable Crypto Jurisdictions 12:12 | Partnership with Polysign and Standard Custody 13:45 | What is Institutional Custody? 20:12 | How is Institutional Custody Insured? 23:56 | What makes Polysign and Standard Custody different? 29:05 | Can you Stake Digital Assets? 31:28 | Conclusion

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986. Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post ST. PETER CLAVER appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver by Mr. Clement Harrold. Peter Claver, Priest, Religious, Missionary Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Colossians 1: 21-23 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 54: 3-4, 6 and 8 Alleluia: John 14: 6 Gospel: Luke 6: 1-5 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Father Hudgins' homily: St Peter Claver

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest Lectionary: 436The Saint of the day is Saint Peter ClaverSaint Peter Claver’s Story A native of Spain, young Jesuit Peter Claver left his homeland forever in 1610 to be a missionary in the colonies of the New World. He sailed into Cartagena, a rich port city washed by the Caribbean. He was ordained there in 1615. By this time the slave trade had been established in the Americas for nearly 100 years, and Cartagena was a chief center for it. Ten thousand slaves poured into the port each year after crossing the Atlantic from West Africa under conditions so foul and inhuman that an estimated one-third of the passengers died in transit. Although the practice of slave-trading was condemned by Pope Paul III and later labeled “supreme villainy” by Pope Pius IX, it continued to flourish. Peter Claver's predecessor, Jesuit Father Alfonso de Sandoval, had devoted himself to the service of the slaves for 40 years before Claver arrived to continue his work, declaring himself “the slave of the Negroes forever.” As soon as a slave ship entered the port, Peter Claver moved into its infested hold to minister to the ill-treated and exhausted passengers. After the slaves were herded out of the ship like chained animals and shut up in nearby yards to be gazed at by the crowds, Claver plunged in among them with medicines, food, bread, brandy, lemons, and tobacco. With the help of interpreters he gave basic instructions and assured his brothers and sisters of their human dignity and God's love. During the 40 years of his ministry, Claver instructed and baptized an estimated 300,000 slaves. Fr. Claver’s apostolate extended beyond his care for slaves. He became a moral force, indeed, the apostle of Cartagena. He preached in the city square, gave missions to sailors and traders as well as country missions, during which he avoided, when possible, the hospitality of the planters and owners and lodged in the slave quarters instead. After four years of sickness, which forced the saint to remain inactive and largely neglected, Claver died on September 8, 1654. The city magistrates, who had previously frowned at his solicitude for the black outcasts, ordered that he should be buried at public expense and with great pomp. Peter Claver was canonized in 1888, and Pope Leo XIII declared him the worldwide patron of missionary work among black slaves. Reflection The Holy Spirit's might and power are manifested in the striking decisions and bold actions of Peter Claver. A decision to leave one's homeland never to return reveals a gigantic act of will difficult for us to imagine. Peter's determination to serve forever the most abused, rejected, and lowly of all people is stunningly heroic. When we measure our lives against such a man's, we become aware of our own barely used potential and of our need to open ourselves more to the jolting power of Jesus' Spirit. Saint Peter Claver is the Patron Saint of: African DiasporaAfrican MissionsColombiaInterracial Justice Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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A small step in the wrong direction can sometimes be magnified by greed and willful moral blindness.  This was the case seventy years before St. Peter Claver was born in 1580 to a farming family outside of Barcelona, Spain.  King Ferdinand of Spain authorized the purchase of 250 African slaves in Lisbon for his territories in New Spain.  One hundred years later, 10,000 African slaves were arriving every year to the New Kingdom of Granada, today known as Columbia.  The king's small decision to supposedly help farmers and landowners in New Spain meet their need for laborers allowed the slave trade to grow to epidemic proportions throughout the Americas. St. Peter life's work as a Jesuit priest was among the men and women who arrived on slave ships from West Africa exhausted, maltreated, and sick in the port city of Cartagena.  He would meet the ships upon their arrival and go down into the holds where the human cargo was packed tightly together.  It is estimated that one third of the men and women died in transit.  Peter would carry medicine, food, bread, and lemons to those who survived.  He attended to their human needs first and then, over time, tried his best to meet their spiritual needs.  Peter also spoke the Gospel message to the merchants, sailors, and ship owners. He tried to impress upon them that we are all human beings and that we have a common need to be treated with dignity and respect.  When he visited the plantations where the African Americans were working, he would stay with them rather than in the comfortable homes of the landowners.  He preached in the city squares, country areas, and was often among the sick in the hospitals.  Fellow Jesuit Fr. John Harden could have been reflecting on the life of Peter Claver when he recently wrote: “Love is shown more in deeds than in words.  Love does not mean that I like doing what I'm doing, love means that I do it, and the doing is your love.”   Over the course of his life, the conservative estimate is that Peter baptized 300,000 people - and he continued his instructions after they were baptized by distributing holy pictures and having translators help him to preach.  He heard 5,000 confessions on a yearly basis.It should be no surprise that his last years were filled ill health.  Unable to leave his room, his  community assigned an ex-slave to attend to his needs.  Unfortunately, this man abused him and stole his food.  Peter did not complain, seeing his ill treatment as a penance for his sins.  When he died on September 8, 1654, word spread quickly.  People came from all over the countryside to visit his room, which was soon stripped of everything that could be seen as a relic.  His life was such a heroic example of the Christian praxis of love and the exercise of human rights that September 9th, the day after Peter's death, is celebrated today in Columbia as Human Rights Day.  St. Peter Claver, pray for us.  Blessings, Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.