Joseph of cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble franciscan friar who literally rose to sainthood. Great educational tool featuring comic art by mario d. In the impoverished village of 17th century cupertino, italy, josephs peasant mother convinces the reluctant abbott ricardo montalban to accept her son into the monastery. See more ideas about st joseph of cupertino, st joseph and cartoon airplane. It proves god can use anyone, even someone as awkward and clumsy as a jerry lewis type person. This message from saint john paul ii is especially. Joseph of cupertino, saint, mystic, born june 17, 1603. But this is only the first of many surprises from the man who would become saint joseph cupertino. A preschool through eighth grade catholic elementary school in cupertino, ca that is committed to educating the whole child. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts. Yet some are convinced that it is the devil, not god, who is responsible for joseph s miraculous powers until a final miracle reveals to all his true sanctity.
Already as a child, joseph showed a fondness for prayer. Saint joseph of cupertino was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions. Because giuseppe had the mind and heart of child, he was humble like a child. Joseph cupertino, the reluctant saint, while not 100% accurate, it is a delightful movie. Smashwords saint joseph of cupertino a book by bob. His outstanding work in the diocese was recognized by bishop mcgrath in 2000, when he was elevated to the rank of monsignor. But joseph retained his joyous spirit, submitting to divine providence, keeping seven lents of 40 days each year, never letting his faith be shaken. In 17th century italy, a simple and clumsy young man joins a franciscan order, pursues full priesthood and performs a miracle that eventually ensures his sainthood. Although giuseppe couldnt read or write, he understood the gospel and prayed. Oct 11, 2012 centerhere is the full length movie on the life of st. Joseph of cupertinos intercession to help calm my anxieties and clear my mind when i sat down to take an exam. Saint anthony of padua 1931 by asu hispanic research. She would often abuse joseph, which caused him to become slo.
In some countries he is invoked as the patron of those undergoing examinations for example, in italy, france, australia, and america and also as the patron of anyone traveling by air in. Do you wish to become great, then begin by being small. With an average of 15 years of teaching experience at sjc, you can rest assured that our teachers are well prepared to. You can purchase the reluctant saint dvd format here. Saint joseph of cupertino 16031663 find a grave memorial.
He was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions that left him gaping. Passing away there on september 18, 1663, he was buried two days before great crowds of people. Saint joseph of cupertino was born giuseppe maria desa on 17 june, 1603. Sep 17, 2017 i graduated from college this past spring, and st. May he bless the conventual community in california and protect all those who travel by air during these times of uncertainly caused by. After a short career with the capuchins, he joined the conventual franciscans. In 17th century italy, a simple and clumsy young man joins a franciscan order, pursues full. Joseph of cupertino roman catholic church, a parish faith community located in cupertino, california, usa.
Joseph of cupertino keychain catholic online shopping. See more ideas about st joseph of cupertino, joseph and st joseph. The wizard of heaven le sorcier du ciel holy family studios film the life of st. He often permits the most glorious saints to begin in the deepest lowliness. St joseph of cupertino is called upon today as the saint of flyers because of his mystical levitations, especially towards the eucharist and our lady. Bob and penny lord traveled to italy and documented this saints incredible life and miracles. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells a somewhat fictionalized version of the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17th century italian saint. Joseph of cupertino september 18 fransican priest and. Our teachers love it here and we know your family will too. St joseph of cupertino the reluctant saint youtube. Saint joseph desa or saint giuseppe desa in italian had the mind and heart of a small child.
Francis 20 interior of the upper church, basilica of st. Joseph of cupertino, saint the catholic encyclopedia. There is a wonderful movie about st joseph of cupertino called the reluctant saint. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts, in consequence of which the creditors drove the mother, francesca panara, from her home, and she was obliged. After spending his childhood and adolescence in simplicity and innocence, he finally joined the franciscan friars minor conventual. Joseph of cupertino keychain pewter medal with an antique finish specifications. Starring maximillian schell and ricardo montalban from 1962. We thank our good lord we thank our mother mary,for giving us you as our saint. Francis at assisi 35 the sacro convento at assisi, where st.
Joseph of cupertino, you who loved mary, the mother of god so much, that this love overflowed into your body, thus allowing you to rise above the things of this earth and levitate or float in the air just by thinking of mary, or her son jesus. Joseph of cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts, in consequence of which. Saint joseph of cupertino in the old kingdom of naples, is an example in point. He does so, and surprises everyone by passing the entrance exam to study for the priesthood.
Joseph of cupertino was a saint i came to know very well. And since 17% of americans still use vcrs, you can purchase it in vhs format here. In this brief clip from the 1967 movie more than a miracle starring omar sharif and sophia loren, the flying saint, joseph of cupertino, plays a brief but important part. Joseph received his surname from cupertino, a small village in the diocese of nardo, lying between brindisi and otranto in the kingdom of naples. Novena prayed this for my darling daughter and prayers were answered thank you so much st joseph cupertino,our lady and father, son and holy spirit. Columbia pictures dmytrykweiler production royal films international ignatius press the story of the humble franciscan monk who literally rose to sainthood.
Novenas, prayers and facts about saint joseph of cupertino dedicated in thanks for answered prayers. You can watch it watch if for free on youtube below. He was named pastor of st joseph of cupertino in 1985. St joseph of cupertino the reluctant saint by richard wije.
Taking five 400level courses during my senior year, it was almost inevitable that there was an exam right around every cornerand often multiple exams in the same week. Saint joseph of cupertino is also known as the flying saint. It stars maximilian schell as joseph, as well as ricardo montalban, lea padovani, akim tamiroff, and harold goldblatt. Like its protagonist, saint joseph desa of cupertino, throughout much of his lifetime and most of the film, edward dmytryks 1962 film the reluctant saint is a modest affair that has attracted little attention, but has more to offer than meets the eye. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts, in consequence of which the creditors drove the mother, francesca panara. Christian culture thats inspirational, informative and fun twitter. He is recognized as the patron saint of air travelers, aviators, astronauts, and people with a mental handicap, test takers, and weak students. See more ideas about patron saints, joseph and catholic gifts. He had many gifts other than that of flight, he had the gift of prophecy, the gift of reading hearts and others. Sep 18, 2019 saint joseph of cupertino was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions.
Thank you so much st joseph of cupertino, my son passed his final exams. He is the patron saint of air travelers, aviators, astronauts, and people with a mental handicap, test takers, and weak students. Saint joseph, jesus earthly father and the spouse of the virgin mary. Canonized on july 16, 1767 by pope clement xiii, the town of cupertino in california is named after him while a movie featuring his life, entitled the reluctant saint, starring maximilian schell was released in 1962. Joseph of copertino as now preserved in the basilica at osimo 119 interior of the basilica of st. With maximilian schell, ricardo montalban, lea padovani, akim tamiroff. Godscowboy mentioned this post in heres a link to the full movie here on. He was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions that left him gaping iii. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. Joseph of cupertino, a simple young man thought by many in his village to be an idiot, is pressured to enter a monastery. He is the patron saint of the universal church in roman catholicism, and his life is recorded in the gospels, particularly matthew and luke. Joseph of cupertino, joseph was born in 1603 in the small village of cupertino, italy, to very poor parents. Joseph of cupertino who while on earth did obtain from god the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew, obtain for me a like favour in the examinations for which i am now preparing.
Jul 25, 2016 it a true story about saint joseph of cupertino. Joseph of cupertino was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions. His father died before he was born, leaving his mother destitute. The reluctant saint this movie shows how god choose a simpleuneducated man to become a saint. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertino maximilian schell, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. We are a roman catholic parish, located in the heart of cupertino, california, within the. Prayers to st joseph of cupertino for success in exams. Joseph of cupertino entitled, the reluctant saint, and starred actor maximilian schnell. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertinomaximilian schell, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. If anyone is catholic, this is especially a great movie, orthodox to its core and accurate with the life of this amazing saint, saint joseph of cupertino the patron saint of astronauts,pilots, and students preparing for examswatch the movie to see why. Joseph was born in 1603 at cupertino, in the diocese of nardo in the kingdom of naples. Joseph lived from 16031663 and was the son of a poor italian carpenter. Saint joseph of cupertino, confessor regina magazine. After his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave himself up entirely to.