Don Pedro’s Words to his Followers Don Pedro Jaramillo told his followers that in order to be cured they must put their faith in God. In 1899, he wrote a letter urging his followers to “do penance of your sins without pomp… venerate the Sacred Church and its images… pray Mary’s Holy Rosary.” By the time Don Pedro died on July 3, 1907, his cures and renown throughout the South Texas region. He had attained status as a folk saint. His story lives on today. In every trial let us call upon the Lord, and he will save us.