Saint Bernardino Realino
Feast day: July 2
Italian Jesuit, converted lawyer, devoted confessor and pastor of souls.
Bernardino Realino was born on December 1, 1530, in Carpi, Italy.
He studied law and practiced as an attorney before a deep conversion led him to the Society of Jesus.
Ordained a priest, he devoted himself to confession, preaching, and care of the poor in Lecce.
He was known for patience in the confessional and a life of quiet prayer.
He died on July 2, 1616. Beatified in 1896 and canonized in 1947. Liturgical feast: July 2.
Dedicated prayer
To the Jesuit pastor of souls, we ask zeal in priestly service and charity.
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