Saint Paschal Baylon’s Humility and Joy - Catholic Insight

Saint Paschal Baylon’s Humility and Joy - Catholic Insight

The life of Paschal Baylon (1540 – 1592) has much in common with that of his fellow Franciscan, Joseph of Cupertino (+1633). They were both Franciscan friars who adopted lives of great humility and austerity – Paschal would wear a spiked metal coat, or a habit with rough pig hair on the inside. They were both committed to prayer and charity to others, eating little, often scraps and boiled vegetables, and had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacr…

Who was St. Pasquale Baylon? St. Pasquale Baylon was born from a family of humble peasants and since his infancy showed a particular devotion to the Catholic religion. At the age of 18, he entered the order of the Franciscans Alcantarini, known for his strict discipline and devotion to poverty and prayer. Pasquale spent his life as a lay brother, performing humble daily activities and devoting himself to contemplation and Eucharistic worship. Wh…