Leopold Mandić



, also known as Leopold of Castelnuovo (12 May 1866 – 30 July 1942), was a Croatian and Catholic priest. He spent almost all his adult life in Italy, living in from 1906 until his death.

Quotes

 * Nascondiamo tutto, anche quello che può avere apparenza di dono di Dio, affinché non se ne faccia mercato. A Dio solo l'onore e la gloria! Se fosse possibile, noi dovremmo passare sulla terra come un'ombra che non lascia traccia di sé.
 * We hide everything, even what may appear to be a gift of God, so as not to make it an instrument of profit. To God alone be honour and glory! If it were possible, we should pass over the earth like a shadow that leaves no trace.
 * Quoted in Pope John Paul II, Homily for the Canonization of Father Leopold of Castelnovo (16 October 1983).


 * Be at peace; place everything on my shoulders. I will take care of it. I give my penitents only small penances because I do the rest myself.
 * To his penitents. Quoted in "An important anniversary to celebrate", The Malta Independent (20 August 2017).


 * Faith! Have Faith! God is both doctor and medicine.
 * Quoted in "Reconciliation", Capuchin Franciscans, Province of Ireland.