Following in their footsteps...
The biographical sketches of Capuchin Saints and Blesseds in this collection are based on the volume Sulle orme dei santi. Il Santorale cappuccino: santi, beati, venerabili, servo di Dio, edited by Br. Costanzo Cargnoni and published Rome, 2000, under the auspices of the Franciscan Museum and Capuchin Postulator General. The publication of the book coincided with the Jubilee Year of 2000, as well as the 82° Capuchin General Chapter. It is a 'santorale' because it offers biographical sketches of friars and nuns whose holiness is recognised by the Church. Also, the material follows to the order of the liturgical calendar. From the Capuchin Constitutions: In order to learn the pattern of the true disciple of Jesus Christ, which was so wonderfully evident in Francis, we should be eager to imitate him, to cultivate diligently his spiritual heritage in our life and work, and to share it with people of every generation. For this purpose we should frequently read the life and writings of Saint Francis himself and those of his sons, especially Capuchins distinguished for holiness, apostolic activity and learning, as well as other books which portray his spirit. As Capuchin Friars Minor we ought to know the nature and purpose of our fraternty, in order that our life, appropriately adapted to the times, may be inspired by the sound traditions of our brothers. First of all it is right to follow their example by returning to the original inspiration, that is, to the life and Rule of our Father Francis, through interior conversion, so that our Order may be continually renewed. Following in their footsteps, let us strive to give priority to a life of prayer, especially contemplative prayer; practise a radical personal and community poverty together with a spirit of humility; give an example of austerity of life and joyful penance, out of love for the Cross of our Lord; and in the light of the signs of the times strive to discover new ways of leading our life, approved by the lawful authorities. Capuchin Constitutions 3:2 - 4:3
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Filippo Latini was born in Corleone, Sicily, on 6 February 1605. In 1624 he wounded Vito Canino in a duel. He received the Capuchin habit at Caltaniessetta on 13 December 1631 and made religious profession on 13 December.