St. Humilis de Bisignano (1582-1637)

Born Luca Antonio in Cosenza, Italy, he joined the Franciscans at age 27. From the time of novitiate he was distinguished for his spiritual maturity and for his fervour in the observance ofthe Rule. His charity made him beloved by all. From his youth he had the gift of continuous ecstasy, to such an extent that he was called “the ecstatic Friar”. He was also blessed with extraordinary gifts of reading hearts, prophecy, miracles and, especially, of infused knowledge. Although he was without education, he responded to questions on Sacred Scripture and on any point whatsoever of Catholic doctrine with a precision that astounded theologians. It is easy to understand the esteem that surrounded him everywhere. Br. Benigno Genova, Minister General of the Order, brought him as a companion on his canonical visitation to the Friars Minor of Calabria and Sicily. He enjoyed the confidence of Popes Gregory XV and Urban VIII, who called him to Rome and, through a rigorous examination, made use of his prayers and advice. He was beatified in 1882 and canonized in 2002.
(From the Vatican Website)