Saint of the Day February 4, 2003
St. Joseph of Leonissa
Joseph avoided the safe compromises by which people
sometimes undercut the gospel. Born at Leonissa in the
Kingdom of Naples, Joseph joined the Capuchins in his
hometown in 1573. Denying himself hearty meals and
comfortable quarters, he prepared for ordination and a
life of preaching.
In 1587 he went to Constantinople to take care of the
Christian galley slaves working under Turkish masters.
Imprisoned for this work, he was warned not to resume
it on his release. He did and was again imprisoned and
then condemned to death. Miraculously freed, he
returned to Italy where he preached to the poor and
reconciled feuding families as well as warring cities
which had been at odds for years. He was canonized in
1746.
love + prayers,
Joseachayan / Jeddah
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