"Robert Raymund" is the pen name chosen by this author—Robert being the author's Confirmation name, and Raymund for the calling of Saint Raymund of Peñafort's blessings upon this work.

At an early age of twenty, Saint Raymund was teaching philosophy. He earned degrees in civil and canon law by his early thirties. Saint Raymund's abilities were of such high degree that kings, popes, and bishops all requested his service. Pope Gregory IX won his favor, and Saint Raymund of Peñafort made a lasting contribution to the Church by organizing a huge compendium of Church law, which served as a basic reference for canon lawyers until the twentieth century.

This author has prayed a daily novena to Saint Raymund for years, asking for special protection over life's events.

Saint Raymund, teach and assist us this day with wisdom needed to confront all the challenges we face in this life. Provide us with your intercession. Be with us as we pass from this world to the heavenly kingdom awaiting us.