Carlo Antonio Divini was born in San Severino in the Marche region of central Italy. He joined the Franciscan Order, receiving the name of Pacificus, and was ordained in 1678. After a few years he became ill and never again recovered full health. From 1705 until his death he served in his native San Severino, offering up his sickness for the conversion of sinners. He was often favoured with ecstasies while offering Mass. He was canonised in 1839 by Gregory XVI.
First Reading: Rom. 8: 26-30; Gospel: Mt. 11: 25-30
