Nicholas von Flue, born on March 21, 1417, in Unterwalden, Switzerland, emerged as a remarkable figure whose life and actions played a pivotal role in shaping Swiss history.
Growing up as a farmer’s son in a land where democracy thrived among peasants, Nicholas demonstrated his prowess not only in agriculture but also in governance, military leadership, and jurisprudence. His early participation in the local parliament and subsequent roles as a councillor, judge, and military commander underscore his multifaceted capabilities and moral integrity.
His life took a radical turn in 1467, following two decades of a fulfilling family life with his wife, Dorothy Wiss, and their ten children. Nicholas felt a divine calling to become a hermit, a decision that initially drew criticism and concern from his community and family. However, this journey led to an extraordinary phenomenon—Nicholas lived the remainder of his life without consuming food or drink, a condition that baffled and intrigued many.
Despite his hermetic life, Nicholas remained deeply connected to his community, offering spiritual guidance and counsel to those who sought his wisdom. His hermitage in Ranft became a beacon for pilgrims and individuals seeking advice, including influential figures like Duke Sigismund of the Tirol. Nicholas’s visions and spiritual insights culminated in his crucial intervention during a political crisis in 1481, where his proposed terms for an agreement prevented civil war and ensured the continued unity of the Swiss confederacy.
Nicholas von Flue passed away on his seventieth birthday, March 21, 1487, leaving behind a legacy honored across religious divides in Switzerland.
Canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1947.
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St Nicholas of Flue – we need your counsel at this time – please intercede for US- Thank you Amen
Saint Nicholas of Flüe, pray form us!
Saint Nicholas of Flüe, pray for us!
St. Nicholas of Flüe, help us.
My Lord and my God,
take everything from me
that keeps me from You.
My Lord and my God,
give everything to me
that brings me near to You.
My Lord and my God,
take me away from myself
and give me completely to You.
Amen.
St. Nicholas, pray for me, especially.
PLEASE PRAY TO SAINT NICHOLAS OF VAN FURIE, GOD, JESUS CHRIST, HOLY SPIRIT, MY SON, GUARDIAN ANGELS, MYSELF, THE WORLD, FAMILIES, SAINTS, ANGELS, PRIESTS, NUNS, FRIENDS, ENEMIES, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. AMEN
St. Nicolas please pray for the United States a gain at this time when our elected leaders may once again be a “beacon for democracy” throughout the world. Help our brothers and sisters in this land dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mother to gain wisdom before they cast their vote at elections here in the land that God created for the home of the free and the brave. Take away our sinful and self centered behaviors that keep us apart from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and let us only have the “fire of love” for the Holy Trinity and each other.
Take away our sinful and self centered behaviors that keep us apart from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and let us only have the “fire of love” for the Holy Trinity and each other cookie clicker free.
Saint Nicholas of Flüe, pray for us!
His early participation in the local parliament and subsequent roles as a councillor, judge, and military commander underscore his multifaceted capabilities and moral integrity.