Joseph of cupertino the flying friar maximilian schell stars as the flying friar, st. The reluctant saint official movie trailer youtube. It would no longer require us to have faith in what we have not seen. After a short career with the capuchins, he joined the conventual franciscans. Joseph of cupertino, a simple young man thought by many in his village to be an idiot. Do you wish to become great, then begin by being small. St joseph of cupertino is called upon today as the saint of flyers because of his mystical levitations, especially towards the eucharist and our lady. Joseph of cupertino feast day september pray for us. This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind.
If anyone is catholic, this is especially a great movie, orthodox to its core and accurate with the life of this amazing saint, saint joseph of cupertino the patron saint of astronauts,pilots, and students preparing for examswatch the movie to see why. Saint joseph of cupertino 16031663 find a grave memorial. Saint joseph of cupertino was a franciscan friar and priest. Maximilian schell, ricardo montalban, lea padovani, edward dmytryk.
Most of the key events in the movie are based on historical events or reports about the life of st. To explore this question, lets look at the life of one of the most renowned of catholic levitators, st. Levitation and ecstatic flights in the lives of the saints. English with optional spanish or english subtitles.
Saint joseph of cupertino in the old kingdom of naples, is an example in point. Joseph of copertino as now preserved in the basilica at osimo 119 interior of the basilica of st. Please join us as we celebrate a special mass in her honor sunday, may 22, 2016 at 12. He was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions that left him gaping. Joseph of cupertino, saint, mystic, born june 17, 1603. Joseph of cupertino could easily be the patron saint of slapstick comedians.
Joseph was born in 1603 at cupertino, in the diocese of nardo in the kingdom of naples. Like its protagonist, saint joseph desa of cupertino, throughout much of his lifetime and most of the film, edward dmytryks 1962 film the reluctant saint is a modest affair that has attracted little attention, but has more to offer than meets the eye. But the saints childlike innocence, resignation to abuse and spiritual ecstasies are the essence of the films portrayal. Joseph of cupertino was born on june 17, 1603 in puglia, italy. Our wonderfully diverse, christian family invites you to join with us and together, grow our faith in god. Jul 25, 2016 godscowboy mentioned this post in heres a link to the full movie here on. Joseph cupertino, the reluctant saint, while not 100% accurate, it is a delightful movie. In the impoverished village of 17th century cupertino, italy, josephs peasant mother convinces the reluctant abbott ricardo montalban to accept. It proves god can use anyone, even someone as awkward and clumsy as a jerry lewis type person.
September 18 patron saint of aviators, flying, studying, and those suffering. Joseph cupertino was the son a poor carpenter who died while joseph was in his mothers womb. Joseph would often go into a spiritual ecstasy where hed be so. Joseph of cupertino elementary school alumni, 10120 n. Intercessor for exam success saint joseph of cupertino.
Film trailer the reluctant saint maximilian schell stars as the flying friar, st. Joseph of cupertino, a simple young man thought by many in his village to be an. St joseph of cupertino the reluctant saint youtube. In some countries he is invoked as the patron of those undergoing examinations for example, in italy, france, australia, and america and also as.
One wonders why jesus doesnt allow modern saints to levitate on camera. What a pleasure to see all the testimonies on this page. Often depicted flying through the air with a cross, he is the patron of flight, aviators, and air. Sep 18, 2018 wonderful testimonies of st joseph of cupertinos intercession. In the impoverished village of 17th century cupertino, italy, josephs peasant mother convinces the reluctant abbott ricardo montalban to accept her son into the monastery. The reluctant saint a 1962 movie, based on story of joseph of cupertino, directed by edward dmytryk. Schell certainly is an actor who has the capacity for great artistic work and throughout his career has delivered stunning performances. You can watch this whole movie on youtube and it is one to watch. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells a somewhat fictionalized version of the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17th century italian saint.
But joseph retained his joyous spirit, submitting to divine providence, keeping seven lents of 40 days each year, never letting his faith be shaken. Prayers to st joseph of cupertino for success in exams. Already as a child, joseph showed a fondness for prayer. In the impoverished village of seventeenth century cupertino, italy, josephs peasant mother convinces the reluctant abbott ricardo montalban to accept her son into the monastery. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts, in consequence of which the creditors drove the mother, francesca panara. St joseph of cupertino 16031663 certainly one of the saints who is best known for levitating during prayer is st. In this brief clip from the 1967 movie more than a miracle starring omar sharif and sophia loren, the flying saint, joseph of cupertino, plays a. Christian culture thats inspirational, informative and fun twitter. The movie and the life of the saint joseph shows us just this simple thing. Apr 12, 2020 we are a roman catholic parish, located in the heart of cupertino, california, within the diocese of san jose. Joseph of cupertino is confused by so many people including amazon.
After his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave himself up entirely to. Half of the comments for the movie about cupertino are about another movie of the same title but about st. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17thcentury. He was canonized declared a saint of the church for his virtue and holiness of life, and was made a patron saint of air pilots, probably because it is said that he would levitate from the ground during prayer. After spending his childhood and adolescence in simplicity and innocence, he finally joined the franciscan friars minor conventual.
Josephs simplicity was from within, and that part of the self comes with depth. Joseph of cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing. Joseph of cupertino school a preschool through eighth grade catholic elementary school in cupertino, ca that is committed to educating the whole child. Yet some are convinced that it is the devil, not god, who is responsible for josephs miraculous powers until a final miracle reveals to all his true sanctity.
Godscowboy mentioned this post in heres a link to the full movie here on. My guess is because it would make it too easy for people to believe. Joseph of cupertino by historian and journalist sandra miesel. Look upon us, o god, creator and ruler of all things, and, that we may feel the working of your mercy, grant that we may serve you with all our heart. What a shame that the director didnt allow schell to bring more depth to the character of joseph of cupertino. Joseph of cupertino guiseppe desa, born in 1603 in italy and then consider whether recent advances in understanding quantum mechanical forces could explain his miraculous ability. Joseph of cupertino joined the conventual franciscan order and he struggled greatly with his studies. A preschool through eighth grade catholic elementary school in cupertino, ca that is committed to educating the whole child. In the impoverished village of 17th century cupertino, italy, josephs peasant mother convinces the reluctant abbott ricardo montalban to accept her son into the. And the world was given a saint who was truly a bafflement. Russian school of mathematics cupertino 20325 stevens creek blvd. In this brief clip from the 1967 movie more than a miracle starring omar sharif and sophia loren, the flying saint, joseph of cupertino, plays a brief but important part. Following a brief assignment caring for the friary mule, joseph began his studies for the priesthood. We are a roman catholic parish, located in the heart of cupertino, california, within the diocese.
Joseph s simplicity was from within, and that part of the self comes with depth. Oct 11, 2012 centerhere is the fulllength movie on the life of st. St joseph of cupertino parish represents the diversity of our greater communities today, as we have since 1871. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertino maximilian schell, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. Joseph of cupertino was one of those individuals who can be characterized as a natural mystic. As our city and neighborhood populations have changed, so has our parish membership. In the impoverished village of seventeenth century cupertino, italy, joseph s peasant mother convinces the reluctant. The life of jesus english official full hd movie duration. Joseph died, was buried, and for a century, this puzzling man who didnt fit in anywhere was forgotten. Wonderful testimonies of st joseph of cupertinos intercession. Like its protagonist, saint joseph desa of cupertino, throughout much of his lifetime. He is sometimes known as the flying friar because he would rise from the ground while saying the mass or praying. It stars maximilian schell as joseph, as well as ricardo montalban, lea padovani, akim tamiroff, and harold goldblatt. Josephs franciscan context, the reluctant saint could.
The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. Hes not that bright, is scorned at by the well to do, and seems to destroy expensive and valuable items in his vicinity. No rockstar saint like a maximilian kolbe or an augustine. Francis at assisi 35 the sacro convento at assisi, where st. Joseph of cupertino parish reception to follow in the parish hall kindly rsvp by may 8, 2016 you may send an email to email protected or call the sjc school office 408. Joseph of cupertino novena pray more novenas novena. He often permits the most glorious saints to begin in the deepest lowliness.
Joseph of cupertino movie, the reluctant saint totus. Of paramount importance are the thirteen volumes of the process of canonization preserved in the vatican archives. Joseph received his surname from cupertino, a small village in the diocese of nardo, lying between brindisi and otranto in the kingdom of naples. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertinomaximilian schell, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. Joseph of cupertino, who experienced so many levitations that were witnessed by his brothers in the franciscan order and others that he is. Often depicted flying through the air with a cross, he is the patron of flight, aviators, and air travelers celebrated with a feast day on sept. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts, in consequence of which.
Teresa of avila and others levitated because god wanted them to. The movie was written by john fante and joseph petracca and directed by edward dmytryk. In the afternoon students enjoyed a spirit filled rally and enjoyed a disney movie in their classrooms. Joseph of cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble franciscan friar who literally rose to sainthood. We welcome you to explore our active faith community through these pages. Joseph of cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer. Joseph cupertino receiving godly visions at age 8 and born with a fiery nature, st. We provide a place to practice our faith, educate our children and share our blessings with others. A number of biographies of st joseph of cupertino have been prepared in the past and give us extensive details of the extraordinary life of the saint. Joseph of cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble franciscan friar who literally rose to.
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