Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Tuesday, August 29th 2023 – St. Joseph Calasanz 1. **Birth and Background:** St. Joseph Calasanz was born in 1557 in the Castle of Calasanz near Peralta de Calasanz in the Kingdom of Aragon. 2. **Call to Rome:** In 1592, St. Joseph Calasanz heard Our Lord instructing him to leave Spain and go to Rome. 3. **Protection of Cardinal Colonna:** After arriving in Rome, St. Joseph Calasanz was taken under the protection of Cardinal Marcoantonio Colonna and became the cardinal's theologian. 4. **Charity Work:** Following a flood in 1598, St. Joseph Calasanz dedicated himself to charitable works, helping the destitute and homeless. 5. **Foundation of "Pious Schools":** In 1600, St. Joseph Calasanz opened his first "Pious School" in Rome, offering free education to poor children. This marked the beginning of the Piarists, also known as the Order of the Pious Schools. 6. **Growth and Miracles:** Over 41 years, St. Joseph Calasanz led the Piarists with patience and humility, performing miracles, receiving visits from the Blessed Virgin Mary and Infant Jesus, and demonstrating gifts of reading consciences and prophecy. 7. **Trials and Expulsion:** The Piarists' internal discord and external persecution led to the expulsion of St. Joseph Calasanz from the Order he founded in 1643. 8. **Suppression and Consolation:** In 1646, the Piarists were suppressed by the Holy See. Despite the challenges, St. Joseph Calasanz received consolation through visions of Our Lord, who assured him of the future revival of his Congregation. 9. **Death and Legacy:** St. Joseph Calasanz passed away on August 25, 1648, at the age of 91. A century later, Pope Alexander VII cleared the name of the Pious Schools and restored St. Joseph Calasanz's work. 10. **Eternal Perspective:** St. Joseph Calasanz's life exemplified trust in Divine Providence despite challenges and setbacks. Just as he saw his work restored after his passing, the text suggests that he would be concerned about the current state of religious Orders and Congregations, praying for the triumph of the Reign of Mary and the restoration of the Church's past fervor. This arrangement provides a chronological overview of key events in St. Joseph Calasanz's life and his enduring influence on the Piarists, while also addressing his potential concerns about the present state of religious orders. St. Joseph Calasanz, pray for us! INTRO – Happy Tuesday Howdy to Catholic Spirit Radio https://blessedbehisholyface.com/ When someone uses the OH MY GOD statement. I say Praise be His Holy Name. I dare you to say it. And – at 15 past the hour, Maui Fires, Lessons to be learned Also – at 30 past the hour, Michael Hitchborne on the Priest of the Sacred Heart supporting LGBT ideology Oh Yeah – at 45 past the hour, Plus – in the next hour, Adam Blai will be joining us to discuss the Spirit World As always – we have the fear and trembling game show with a prize from Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1K1yrx7xHI