Father francisco palou biography of abraham

Francisco Palóu was born in Palma, Majorca, in 1723. As a young man he applied for admission to the Franciscan order.

These priests came to be known as grey friars from their habits, simple robes woven from undyed wool. They served all over the known world at the time.

Father francisco palou biography of abraham

Whenever possible they were also to walk in imitation of Christ and the apostles, practicing humility, poverty, and austerity, and avoiding signs of pride and ostentation.

In 1740, Junipero Serra was officially commissioned to teach philosophy at the Convent of San Francisco.

Two of his first students were Palóu and Juan Crespi. Palóu later wrote: "I was the object of his very special affection, an affection we always mutually shared, more than if we had been brothers in the flesh."

Serra decided to become a missionary in New Spain.

He told Palóu: "The rumour is true. I am the one who intends to make this long journey, and I have been sorrowful because I would have no companion