Saint Joseph of Cupertino 1603-1663 Feast Day: September 18 Patronage: aviators, pilots, air travelers, students, learning disabled
Saint Joseph of Cupertino had a miserable childhood because he lacked many basic natural abilities, even his mother treated him harshly. Through humble mortification and obedience, he rose to a deep union with God. The Capuchins reluctantly accepted him to the diaconate/priesthood after he answered the one and only question that he knew, by the Bishop examiner. After this, his ecstasies, miracles, and levitations increased just by talking about God or spiritual matters. He was called the ”Flying Friar” and was always humble and cheerful. The last 10 years were spent in forced seclusion because he unintentionally caused distractions and misunderstanding in his community.
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