(c.560-636) Isidore was the younger brother of Saint Leander, the Archbishop of Seville before him. Isidore had two other siblings who are canonized saints. He was also close friends with Pope Saint Gregory the Great. His brother, Leander, had an enormous influence on him as a student, as a monk, and as an Archbishop. Isidore was a poor student at first, but gave this problem over to God. He became a great teacher, promoted better seminary studies, and was a prolific writer, even writing a dictionary and an encyclopedia. His extensive knowledge earned him the title of Doctor of the Church and Pope Saint John Paul II proposed him as patron of the internet.
Isidore gave the problems he had over to the care of God. As patron of the internet and encyclopedic knowledge, he can be a fitting intercessor with respect to many addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. How can you place God in the center of your use of technology and the management of your time on devices?
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” (Saint Isidore of Seville).
Reflection by Brad Farmer