St. John Joseph of the Cross
St. John Joseph of the Cross
Patron of Ischia
1654 - 1739
St. John Joseph of the Cross was born about the middle of the seventeenth century in the beautiful island of Ischia, near Naples. From his childhood he was the model of virtue, and in his sixteenth year he entered the Franciscan Order of the Strictest Observance, or Reform of St. Peter of Alcantara. Such was the edification he gave in his Order, that within three years after his profession he was sent to found a monastery in Piedmont. He became a priest out of obedience, and obtained, as it seems, an inspired knowledge of moral theology. With his superiors' permission he built another convent and drew up rules for that community, which were confirmed by the Holy See. He afterward became Master of Novices. Sometimes later he was made provincial of the province of Naples, erected in the beginning of the eightheenth century by Clement XI. He labored hard to establish in Italy that branch of his Order which the sovereign Pontiff had separated from the one in Spain. In his work he suffered much, and became the victim of numerous calumnies. However, the saint succeeded in his labors, endeavoring to instill in the hearts of his subjects, the double spirit of contemplation and penance bequeathed to his Reform by St. Peter of Alcantara. St. John Joseph exemplified the most sublime virtues, especially humility and religious discipline. He also possessed numerous gifts in the supernatural order, such as those of prophesy and miracles. Finally,consumed by labors for the glory of God, he was called to his reward. Stricken with apoplexy, he died an octogenarian in his convent at Naples on March 5, 1734. His feast day is March 5th.
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St. John Joseph of The Cross, please continue to pray for me to remain faithful to the Lord always.
Dear Saint,
Kindly pray for all the faithful souls in Christ that they receive a Holy Pope from our Lord Jesus Christ. Help the Cardinals in their conclave that they keep their conscience open to receive the message and instruction from The Holy Spirit, and Our Beloved Mother protect and guide from all the evil influences, especially the militant homosexual clergies and their supporters outside. Let our gracious Lord strike them down and chase them away as he did in the Jerusalem temple with the money lenders and sellers. May we all the catholic rejoice that we are going to be blessed with a Holy and Hero Pope who is filled with sanctified graces and Virtues. Amen.
Sabina,i pray to God for you.you are never truly alone and things always get better.may the joy and love of Christ enter your heart and remain there
St. John Joseph as I reach your 2013 I have also reached rock bottom. Everyone of meaning in my life is now dead and I am literally alone. Any kindness would mean a lot.
Please pray for Jacob that he finds peace and the right path, for Michelle that doctors can slow the progression of the dementia, and for all cancer patients that we deal with our disease with grace and dignity. Thank you.
Dear St. John Joseph, pray for me that i may be humble in my thoughts, word and action. i want to follow the example of our Lord Jesus Christ who was meek and humble at heart. Amen.
St,John Joseph of the cross please pray for me and my family god bless us
I ask you for your help i have great faith please help
Amen
5th march 2013:st john joseph of the cross ofm pray for us!
St John Joseph - please pray and look out for my cousin Deborah who is having an operation on your feast day. Amen.
St John Joseph of the cross u have the gift of humility, this i know u dandle encure calumnies? this intercede for me amen.
Dear St. John Joseph of the cross, please pray for me to be faithful to my vocation, in spite of many difficulties that seem to surmount it.
St John Joseph of the Cross, we admire you. Instill in us the spirit of comtemplation and penance. I thank God His kind and fatherly protection over Martin, Joanne and Sharon. May Jesus smile on us, and cover us with His loving gaze. Amen
Lord through the example of Saint John Joseph of the Cross give me more humility and religious discipline. Amen.
God bless all.
please St John, watch over Dublin Jack
I have also heard of a tradition of www.st-josephstatue.com where you bury them in the garden to sell your house :o