Saint of the Day, september 18: Saint Joseph of Cupertino
Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer. Already as a child, Joseph showed a fondness for prayer. After a short career with the Capuchins, he joined the Conventual Franciscans
Following a brief assignment caring for the friary mule, Joseph began his studies for the priesthood.
Though studies were very difficult for him, Joseph gained a great deal of knowledge from prayer
He was ordained in 1628.
Joseph’s tendency to levitate during prayer was sometimes a cross; some people came to see this much as they might have gone to a circus sideshow.
Joseph’s gift led him to be humble, patient, and obedient, even though at times he was greatly tempted and felt forsaken by God.
He fasted and wore iron chains for much of his life.
The friars transferred Joseph several times for his own good and for the good of the rest of the community.
He was reported to and investigated by the Inquisition; the examiners exonerated him.
Joseph was canonized in 1767
In the investigation preceding the canonization, 70 incidents of levitation are recorded.
Saint Joseph of Cupertino is the Patron Saint of:
- Air Travelers
- Astronauts
- Pilots
Read Also:
Saint Of The Day: September, 17: Saint Robert Bellarmine
Saint Of The Day, September 16: Saint Cornelius, Pope
Saint Of The Day, September 15: St. Nicomedes
Saint Of The Day, September 14: St. Notburga
Saint Of The Day, 13 September: St John Chrysostom, Bishop And Doctor Of The Church
Saint Of The Day, 12 September: Saint Guido Of Brabant
Saint Of The Day, 11 September: Saints Proto And Hyacinthus
Saint Of The Day: St Nicholas Of Tolentino
Saint Of The Day, 9 September: St. Peter Claver
Saint Of The Day, 8 September: Feast Of The Nativity Of Blessed Virgin Mary
The Courage Of Francis?: “It Is Meeting The Sultan To Tell Him: We Don’t Need You”
World Day Of Prayer For The Care Of Creation, Pope Francis’ Appeal For The Earth