Feast of Blessed Buenaventura de Potenza on October 26

The Church celebrates the feast of Blessed Buenaventura de Potenza on October 26. Born in Potenza on January 4, 1651, to Lelio Lavagna and Catalina Pica, he entered the religious life of the Hermanos Menores Conventuales of Nocera dei Pagani in 1666 at age 15.

After studying in Aversa, Madaloni, Benevento, and Amalfi, he was ordained a priest in Amalfi. His director, Domingo Giurardelli of Muro Lucano, noted his obedience and mildness. During his eight years in Amalfi, Buenaventura worked to overcome a strong temperament and tendency toward anger through prayer and mortification.