Anthony Claret was a Spanish priest that came from a poor family. He was in much demand for his skill in weaving. When he started suffering poor health, he asked the local bishop for advice on how to become a monk. The bishop suggested he first go to the diocesan seminary and learn their ways. He did and was assigned as an archbishop of Cuba. Anthony preached in the churches, heard confessions, and guided people to Christ. He also worked for updated farm methods because he wanted the people to own their farms, so it would improve family life. He made enemies by teaching the black slaves. Fifteen times people tried to assassinate him. After eight years, Queen Isabella expected him to be her confessor. Anthony agreed as long as he didn’t have to live at the palace. This freed him to open a religious publishing house and he wrote more than 200 books and pamphlets. In 1886, a revolution took place and those associated with the court fled to Rome. Later, he returned to the Cistercian monastery in France where he stayed in solitude until his death.
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