I don't know about you, but I've about had my fill of prima donnas lately. If you are like me, this film will hit the sweet spot. I like to think of St. Joseph of Cupertino as "the little saint who could." No one thought he would amount to anything. Not his mom, not his priest/uncle, and most assuredly not his brothers when he entered the monastery.
But there was something about Joseph that everyone missed.
Everyone missed it except his bishop, and of course, God. Ricardo Montalban plays the part of a cleric who doubts him the most of all. His character goes so far as to conduct the Rite of Exorcism over poor, obedient, Joseph.
I don't know what became of Montalban's character, but St. Joseph of Cupertino, who called himself "God's jackass", is in heaven now. I hope to join him someday.
Have a look at the trailer and then dial up this movie from Netflix or watch the whole film on your computer via Gloria.tv. But please watch it...you'll be glad you did!
