Franciscan superior of the Italian branch called the Franciscan Alcantarines. Born Carlo Gaetano Calosirto on Ischia Island in 1654 , he was ordained in 1677. John served his order but was revered as a mystic and prophet. He died in Naples on March 1. John-Joseph was canonized in 1839.
John Joseph of the Cross (15 August 1654 – 5 March 1739) (not to be confused with John of the Cross) – born Carlo Gaetano Calosinto – was an Italian priest and a professed member from the Order of Friars Minor who hailed from the island of Ischia.[1][2] He had a reputation for austerity and for the gift of miracles and was appointed Master of Novices.[3]
He was beatified in 1789 and later canonized in 1839.
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“To complete the crown of theological virtues, charity in both its branches pre-eminently characterized our saint. This divine virtue burned so warmly in his heart, as to be transfused through his features, over which it spread a superhuman and celestial glow, and gave to his discourse a melting tenderness. ‘Were there neither heaven nor hell,’ he would say, ‘still would I ever wish to love God, who is a father so deserving of our love.’ Or ‘Let us love our Lord, love him verily and indeed, for the love of God is a great treasure. Blessed is he that loveth God.'”
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