Introducing our Patron: Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Feast Day: September 18th

Joseph of Cupertino is the most famous of levitating saints. Born in 1603, Joseph was humble, pious, absent-minded, and had a fiery temper. After many difficulties, he entered the Franciscan order. When facing his examination for ordination, he was providentially asked the question which he knew best how to answer, and thus is invoked as the patron of students. Joseph was also known for his example of prayer and penance and for levitating during deep contemplation. Rumors of his habit of flying during prayer became so pervasive that Joseph had to be transferred several times to avoid unwanted attention!

JCCA’s Mascot: The Flying Saints

There were some saints that were so immersed in prayer that their feet literally left the ground. While amazing, this is by no means unique, as many saints are reputed to have this gift.

Litany of Flying Saints

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.St. Michael, pray for us.
St. Gabriel, pray for us.
St. Raphael, pray for us.
All you Holy Angels and Archangels, pray for us.

St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us.
St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us.
St. Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
St. Teresa of Avila, pray for us.
St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us.
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
St. Martin de Porres, pray for us.
St. Pio of Petrelcina, pray for us.
St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us.
St. Francis Xavier, pray for us.
St. John Bosco, pray for us.
St. Philip Neri, pray for us.
St. Gemma Galgani, pray for us.
St. Peter Alcantara, pray for us.
St. John Joseph of the Cross, pray for us.
St. Gerard Majella, pray for us.
St. Paul of the Cross, pray for us.
St. Francis of Paola, pray for us.
St. Peter Claver, pray for us.
St. Mariam of Jesus Crucified, pray for us.
Blessed Archangela Girlani, pray for us.
Blessed Miguel Pro, pray for us.
All you Holy Orders of Blessed Spirits, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Let us pray.Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we, Your servants, become enflamed with the fire of Your love and, by the intercession of Your holy saints, be raised to Heaven into eternal joy with You. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.