Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints for September 18
- Joseph of Cupertino, confessor;
- Ferreolus, martyr;
- Methodius of Olympus, bishop and martyr;
- Richardis, widow;
- Ferreolus of Limoges, bishop
St. Joseph of Cupertino (1603-1663 A.D.) was born of poor parents at Cupertino, Italy. Due to his clumsiness and below average intelligence, he found difficulty in entering religious life. But, he was eventually accepted as a servant and as a Franciscan tertiary by the Conventual Franciscans. An exposition of his life was portrayed in the movie, "The Reluctant Saint", which was produced in the 1960s. You can search for videos of this movie at YouTube. Joseph of Cupertino's life & mission is both a miracle and a wonder. Given by God the gift of levitation, he is able to levitate several feet into the air. Because of this extraordinary gift, he is the patron saint of air travelers and pilots.
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