March 26, Bl. Diego Joseph of Cadiz, Confessor of the first Order.

Blessed Diego who was born in Cadiz on March 29, 1743, heeded God’s call at an early age. But his vocation was tested for he was prevented from entering the Capuchins because of a pronounced stutter with which he was afflicted, a slow mind, and an unfruitful memory. In his faith, he turned his face towards the altar. God rewarded him by giving him infused wisdom, and the gift of fluent speech. He was admitted into the Order, and made his profession on May 31, 1759. He was an indefatigable missionary, who covered Spain, bringing a great number of sinners back to God, and performing miracles on his way. In the midst of this vast labor, he was resplendent with all the virtues. He died on March 24, 1801 and was beatified by Leo XIII. – (from) the Franciscan Supplement.