St. Joseph of Cupertino | Pray for Us
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St. Joseph of Cupertino | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Joseph of Cupertino, the humble Franciscan friar known for rising into the air in prayer, is honored on September 18.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | September 18 |
| Life & Canonization | Born 1603 at Cupertino, Italy; died 1663 at Osimo |
| Patronage | Students, exam takers, pilots, air travelers, and astronauts |
| Symbols | The Franciscan habit, rising in the air before an altar |
The Life of St. Joseph of Cupertino
Joseph was a clumsy, absent-minded boy from a poor family who struggled at school and in every job he tried. The Franciscans took him in to care for their stable, and his humility and prayer won their hearts.
He was ordained a priest and became famous for the joy with which he prayed, often lifted into the air by his love for God. People came from all over Italy to see him.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Joseph of Cupertino
The Flying Friar
Witnesses described Joseph rising into the air during Mass and prayer, which made him known as the Flying Friar.
Patron of Students Taking Tests
A beloved story says his examining bishop asked him about the one Gospel passage he knew well. Students pray to him before exams.
Patron of Pilots and Astronauts
Because of his flights in prayer, pilots, air travelers and astronauts claim him as their patron.
Humble and Joyful
He called himself Brother Ass, and his simple joy made people feel close to God.
Love for Our Lady
Joseph had a childlike love for Mary and called her his Mother.