August 2
Justino María Russolillo (1891–1955)
Priest
Italian priest and apostle of vocations, Justino María Russolillo dedicated his life to helping each person discover and fulfill God's call.
Biography
He was born in Pianura, Naples, and was ordained in 1913. As a parish priest he cultivated daily catechesis, spiritual direction and the formation of young people with a possible priestly or religious vocation. He founded the Vocationist Fathers and the Vocationist Sisters to serve vocations to faith, priesthood and holiness, especially among those who lacked resources. He lived in deep union with the Trinity and promoted the sanctification of all.
Practical advice
Ask a young person today about their talents and concretely encourage them to put them at the service of God and others.
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