Cabeza de Vaca, Catholic, Christian, Saint

[Hansc]

"Cabeza de Vaca was born around 1490 into a hidalgo family, and as such was a member of the Spanish nobility without economic resources. Cabeza de Vaca was the son of Teresa Cabeza de Vaca y de Zurita. In 16th-century documents, his name appeared as "Alvar nuñez cabeza de vaca". The surname Cabeza de Vaca (meaning "cow head") was granted to his mother's family in the 13th century, when his ancestor Martín Alhaja aided a Christian army attacking Moors by leaving a cow's head to. . . Cabeza de Vaca comprehended his survival and journey in religious terms, in that he claimed to have been guided by God to learn to heal the sick. He gained such notoriety as a faith healer that he and his companions gathered a large following of natives who regarded them as . . ."

de Vaca

I would encourage everyone to read this man's remarkable life. Even though he was a Spanish Conquistador in the New World, he was an amazing Christian man. His story is amazing.

[Benjie]

Sorry, I just can't get past his name. Hehehe. . . .

Kinda like Brian "Head" Welch. Lol!!

[Unclaimed Treasure]

Well, it's like my most ancient ancestor (as far back as we can trace...obviously there were folks who came before her). She was a commoner who married into minor nobility and her name was Gertrudis von Canis...or Gertrude of the dog.

[Aquila]

He had respect for the humanity of the native Americans. A big part of his story and survival. And it sounds like he was able to minister to them as well.

[Hansc]

He had respect for the humanity of the native Americans. A big part of his story and survival. And it sounds like he was able to minister to them as well.

Aquila, it is truly a great story. I think it is one of the most amazing stories I have ever read. Highly recommended.