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Saint John was born at Cantius or Kenty in the diocese of Cracow. He was a parish priest and missionary, but, above all, he is remarkable for having fulfilled during many years the duties of a professor at the University of Cracow. There may be many who hold that the position of a teacher at a university, who is apt to be enamoured of his own learning, is scarcely suited to the practice of Christian perfection. John of Cantius has dispelled this illusion, and has proved that the example of a holy life lends authority to a master's teaching far more than would self sufficiency. He was marked during his life-time by a great generosity towards the poor, and, after his death, God distinguished him by a number of miracles. He died on Christmas Eve, 1473, and was canonized by Pope Clement XIII in 1767. He Is invoked in cases of ulcers, fever, and consumption; he is one of the patrons of Poland.
We want to thank the Friends of Our Lady of Fatima for expediting these resources of the Propers. Sources: Saint Andrew Daily Missal and the Marian Missal , 1945 Bio: Catholic Encyclopedia 1913 edition
Missa "Miserátio hóminis"
Go to the ORDINARY OF THE HOLY MASS THE MASS OF THE CATECHUMENS
INTROIT: Ecclus. 18: 12,13
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