축일:3월24일 Bl. Didacus Joseph of Gadiz, priest, I Order
복자 디에고 요셉은 1743년 가디즈에서 태어났으며 1801년에 선종하였다.
BLESSED DIDACUS JOSEPH OF CADIZ This Spanish Capuchin was popularly called "The Apostle of the Holy Trinity", because of his devotion to the mystery of the Divine Persons, three in one God, and the clever way he included the theological dogma of the Blessed Trinity as part of his edifying sermons. Born on March 29, 1743, in Cadiz, he was brought up devoutly by his parents and his baptismal innocence remained with him throughout his life. It was not surprising that he decided to enter religious life, and since he attended a Capuchin church and was an avid reader of the lives of the Capuchin Saints, his decision to become a Franciscan was no surprise either. At first he was refused entry because of poor education gaining entry only after a great deal of persistence. Although difficulties in studies remained with him during his years as a student, in time he was raised to the priesthood and then sent out to preach. That he had a wonderful gifts for preaching the Word of God soon became evident. He travelled throughout Spain teaching and preaching in remote villages and crowded towns. His style was simple without flowery language or sophisticated argument. Everyone marvelled at the singular power and sweetness of his words, which swayed his audiences and left marked impressions on their lives. It was undoubtedly the Holy Spirit who because of Didacus' humility and virtue, converted this unlearned man into the most celebrated preacher in Spain. No doubt the Holy Spirit listened to his long and ardent prayers for guidance during the time that he spoke. On occasions Fr Didacus was raised supernaturally into the air so that he required assistance to regain the floor of the pulpit. Didacus also was capable of touching the heart of those who came to him for confession. He also found time to visit prisons and hospitals and engage in other works of charity, whilst a great part of the nights he spent in prayer. This humble Capuchin who died in 1801, became known as the saviour of the faith in Spain, a second Paul, as the apostle of his century. Pope Leo XIII proclaimed his beatification in 1894.
Nacque il 30 marzo 1743 a Cadice da José Lopez-Caamabo e García Pérez de Rendón de Burgos, ambedue di illustre casato. Rimasto orfano di madre a nove anni, fu ammesso nel noviziato dei Cappuccini di Siviglia, dove emise la professione religiosa il 31 marzo 1759 e, dopo sette anni fu ordinato sacerdote a Carmona. Lavorò costantemente per diffondere la fede, appoggiando la crociata contro i rivoluzionari francesi. Ne rimane come testimonianza la sua opera «El Soldado Católico en guerra de religión», indirizzata in forma di lettera-al cugino Antonio Jiménez y Caamado, arruolatosi come volontario. Propagatore della devozione alla Santissima Trinità e alla Madonna, particolarmente sotto il titolo di Madre del Divin Pastore, fu eletto consultore e teologo di varie diocesi, canonico onorario in molti capitoli cattedrali, socio di università e istituti culturali. Si spense a Ronda (Málaga) il 24 marzo 1801. Leone XIII lo proclamò beato nel 1894. Della sua feconda produzione letteraria, d'interesse apologetico e teologico, oltre che storico e oratorio, alcune opere sono state edite in Spagna. (Avvenire)
Autore: Bonaventura d'Arenzano _______________________
Blessed Diego; Blessed Didacus
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