Saint of the day- St Salvatore of Horta

St Salvator of Horta.   died Ad 1567


He spent many years in the Franciscan Friary of Horta, Spain. He was born in Santa Columba, Spain, to a poor family. Both parents died while he was still a child. He worked as a shoemaker in Barcelona, until the age of 20, but his hearth was set on the religious life. He became a Franciscan of the observance. He was employed in the kitchen, and he quickly grew in virtue, but he wanted to live a still more austere life. He migrated twice and finally ended up at the Friary of St Mary of the Angels, in Horta. Observance was very strict in this place. He stayed there a while, but then returne to Barcelona. It was here that he became known for his supernatural gifts. the sick came from all over to be healed by him. He walked barefoot, scourged himself daily, and kept long, strict fasts. He was devoted to Our lady and St Paul, who appeared to him many times, most notably as he was dying.  He went to Sardinia, on orders from his superiors. It was here that he became mortally ill. He died in Cagliari, Sardinia, at age 47. He was venerated as a saint, both in life and in death. He was canonized in 1938. His feast is March 18.