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As a fussy eater myself, I can identify with today’s missionary hero, St. Noel Chabanel.
Noel was born on February 2, 1613 in Saugues, France. When he was 17-years old, he entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). As a young Jesuit, Noel taught at several Jesuit colleges. Before long, he had gained a reputation not only for his knowledge, but also for his virtue.
In 1641, Noel was ordained a priest. In one of the journals of the day, Fr. Noel’s superiors said of him, “Serious by nature – energetic – great stability – better than average intelligence.”
At this time, many Jesuits were becoming missionaries in Canada which they called “New France.” After begging to be allowed to be a missionary in the New World, Noel’s superiors finally gave him permission. Before leaving for Canada in 1643, Fr. Noel studied the Algonquin language, though he made little progress.
Once he arrived at his mission, he discovered that he could not master the language, hated the food, was repulsed by the lifestyles of the Indians, and experienced spiritual dryness. However, with a strong faith, Fr. Noel made a vow before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament that he would forever remain with the people he had come to serve unless his superiors ordered him elsewhere.
Fr. Noel did the best he could assisting the other Jesuit priests in the area, much as a “gofer” helps a construction crew by running errands, handing them tools, and doing the little things that don’t require construction skills. Though this must have been quite humbling for a person known for his great knowledge, Fr. Noel continued serving the best he could.
Unfortunately, on December 8, 1649, a renegade Huron Indian killed Fr. Noel who was 36-years old at the time.
Pope Pius XI canonized Fr. Noel on June 29, 1930. Saint Noel’s feast day, along with 7 other Jesuit martyrs, is October 19.
Another example of a missionaries heart, fearless.