St. Pacificus of San Severino (24 September): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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On September 24th, the Church commemorates Saint Pacificus of San Severino, a humble Franciscan friar canonized in 1839. Born Charles Anthony Mary Divini in 1653, he entered the Order of St. Francis at age 17, taking the name Pacificus, meaning “The Peacemaker.” Known for his piety, humility, and devotion to prayer, Saint Pacificus embraced poverty, mortification, and service to others. Despite blindness, deafness, and painful ulcers in his later years, he remained steadfast in prayer, devotion to the Eucharist, and love of Our Lady. He was deeply committed to the sacraments, penance, and works of mercy, consoling the afflicted, guiding sinners, and interceding for the souls in purgatory. His life reflected Franciscan simplicity, holiness, and love of God, earning him a reputation as a father to the sorrowful and afflicted. He died on September 24, 1721, the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, and was canonized by Pope Gregory XVI in 1839. His feast day reminds us of the call to live with faith, humility, and unwavering hope in God’s mercy. 🙏 Watch this video to learn about the life, virtues, and spiritual legacy of Saint Pacificus of San Severino. 0:00 – Introduction 0:15 – Early Life & Childhood Devotion 2:00 – Trials Under His Uncle 3:10 – Joining the Franciscans 5:00 – Life as a Priest & Confessor 6:56 – Austerities & Devotions 8:07 – His Lively Faith and Teaching 10:23 – Missionary Zeal & Prayer 12:00 – Devotion to the Mass & Eucharist 13:08 – Devotion to Our Lady 15:23 – Prophecy of Death 17:28 – Charity and Spiritual Counsel 20:07 – Work in Confession & Conversions 22:20 – Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy 24:07 – Religious Vows: Poverty, Chastity, Obedience 27:32 – Final Illness & Death 32:14 – Canonization & Legacy https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/september/st-pacificus-of-san-severino/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #SaintPacificus #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #FranciscanSaints #FeastDay #CatholicFaith #CatholicHistory #CatholicChurch #CatholicDevotion #CatholicYouTube #CatholicSpirituality 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴