- Saint Joseph Cupertino -
Feast Day September 18th
The Flying Saint...
A humble Franciscan Priest, ordained in 1625 and born June 17, 1603.
His father had passed away and left his mother with nothing but creditors. Their home was seized to pay off the debts, and this is why he was born in a simple place, a stable like Christ.
As an adult and as a child, St. Joseph Cupertino had a difficult life. There were many struggles that I do not need to expound upon.
For it is the goodness of this man that God found favor,
not his intelligence or is earthly wealth.
It is said that this beautiful soul took the upper road of humility with a deep devotion to God. He was consecrated to Mother Mary and shared his love of her with those he taught.
It is said that he was slow to learn and even absent minded. He began working at the monastery by tending the stables.
Later he was accepted and ordained as a Franciscan Priest.
Many miracles happened for St. Joseph of Cupertino, because of his simpleness and affection for his Maker, God.
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He was canonized a Saint in 1767.
Frustrating, he was but to God he was beautiful!
At a young age he was drawn
to prayer and into a very deep reverence for God.
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It is possible, because of his struggles that God gifted him
a mystic with miraculous powers? It is said that he would levitate at Mass.
Some have even mentioned that the Holy Angels would fly with him.
His congregation would flock to be with him at Mass...
He was very pious, humble and a simple man, a very holy Friar he was!
Further Reading and Resources are lined below:
He is the Patron Saint of:
Astronauts, Aviation, Examinations, Mental Handicaps, Students
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