Saint Bernard of Corleone

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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.

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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.   
 
 

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In the summer of 1624 Bernard became involved in a duel which cost his opponent Vito Canino his arm.   
 
 

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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.

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In Castronovo Bernard used to go through the streets with a large pot on his shoulders to give minestrone to the poor.

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Ministering with minestrone!