Beatified in 1998, Giuseppe Tovini may not be a name that is familiar to readers. Giuseppe Antonio Tovini was born in 1841 into a devout family in far northern Italy, the eldest of seven children...
He progressed through school to university, where he chose to study the law. But before he finished his studies, his life took a more difficult turn, as first his father and then his mother died, leaving him to support his younger brothers and sisters...
Even though Giuseppe was busy with work and public activities, he and Emilia had a happy domestic life. He
made a point of writing letters to her whenever he had to be away from home. Their family steadily grew and
they welcomed ten children over the 22 years they were married. Emilia and Giuseppe ran a strict but loving household. They particularly believed that it was important to teach their children the faith and to pass on a strong work ethic. Although Giuseppe had high expectations of his children, he was known as patient and gentle father…
Giuseppe’s open involvement in both civic life and Catholic organizations at that time in Italy’s history
took courage. Anti-Catholic sentiment was strong during the period of Italy’s unification…
Describing Tovini at his beatification, Pope John Paul II said, “He was able to combine his vocation as husband and father of a family with his commitment to many Catholic initiatives.” Sometimes saints (rightfully)
stand out to us because the circumstances of their lives have been extraordinary. We might be surprised to
find that Giuseppe Tovini’s life, while very full, resulted in his beatification. Blessed Giuseppe Tovini shows us
that the virtues of integrity and courage can thrive even in the ordinary busyness of work and family life.
Read the rest of the article on Blessed Giuseppe Tovini at www.foryourmarriage.org/married-saint-of-themonth-blessed-giuseppe-tovini/
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