Title: Saint Bernard of Corleone Post by: CyrilSebastian on January 30, 2020, 10:06:03 PM St. Bernard of Corleone was born on the island of Sicily in 1605. His father was a shoemaker and taught his son the way of the trade. Upon the demise of his father, Bernard left the shop and took up fencing. Title: Re: Saint Bernard of Corleone Post by: CyrilSebastian on January 22, 2021, 06:13:13 PM Bernard frequently made devout visits to a crucifix that was highly honored by the people. He provided a lamp to be kept burning before it. :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: :crucifix: Title: Re: Saint Bernard of Corleone Post by: CyrilSebastian on August 05, 2021, 07:05:24 PM In the summer of 1624 Bernard became involved in a duel which cost his opponent Vito Canino his arm. :madgunfighter: :madgunfighter: :gunfight: :madgunfighter: :gunfight: :madgunfighter: :gunfight: :madgunfighter: :gunfight: :gunfight: Title: Re: Saint Bernard of Corleone Post by: CyrilSebastian on August 17, 2022, 06:38:10 PM On December 13, 1632 he entered the novitiate of the friars of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin at Caltanissetta. He received the habit and the religious name Bernardo. Title: Re: Saint Bernard of Corleone Post by: CyrilSebastian on October 31, 2024, 06:31:46 PM In Castronovo Bernard used to go through the streets with a large pot on his shoulders to give minestrone to the poor. Title: Re: Saint Bernard of Corleone Post by: Shin on November 01, 2024, 01:05:16 AM Ministering with minestrone! :D
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