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

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