Magín Morera y Feixas
A Spanish priest of the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family, the Venerable Magín Morera y Feixas dedicated himself to the education of youth and the service of the most destitute in Spain, Italy, and Brazil.
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Biography
Youth, formation, and vocation of Magín Morera y Feixas within the Sons of the Holy Family.
Magín Morera y Feixas was born on November 16, 1908, in Castelltallat, Spain. Having lost his father at a very young age, he was raised by his mother in a rigorous faith. In 1919, he entered the college for poor orphans in Sant Julià de Vilatorta, directed by the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family, where his vocation was born. After studies in Blanes and Barcelona, he made his perpetual vows in 1933 and was ordained a priest on November 1 of the same year in Tortosa.
Life and work
Father Magín's priestly ministry, marked by the Spanish Civil War, his responsibilities in Rome, and his dedication to the poor.
During the Spanish Civil War in 1936, Father Magín was arrested but escaped martyrdom. He continued his ministry in hiding in Manresa before being sent to Italy, where he became master of novices in Chieti, then superior and parish priest in Rome. Elected superior general of his congregation in 1958 for two terms, he then chose to dedicate himself to the most destitute in Madrid (Hortaleza) in 1970. After a third term as superior general, he left for a mission in Brazil in 1982 as a parish priest in Curitiba.
Path to holiness
Father Magín's final years of suffering and his reputation for holiness.
Afflicted with cancer and losing his sight, Father Magín returned to Barcelona. He spent his final years there at the Holy Family seminary, offering a testimony of patience and serenity. He passed away on June 28, 1984, at the age of 75. His remains rest today in the parish of San José Manyanet in Barcelona.
Beatification and canonization
The official process for the recognition of the holiness of Magín Morera y Feixas.
The cause for beatification was opened in Barcelona in 2004. On October 9, 2017, Pope Francis authorized the promulgation of the decree recognizing the heroic nature of his virtues, thereby declaring him venerable.
Spirituality and legacy
The spiritual legacy of Father Magín, centered on the model of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
The spirituality of the Venerable Magín Morera y Feixas is based on the charism of the Holy Family of Nazareth, aiming to make every home an image of Nazareth. His legacy is perpetuated through the educational and pastoral works of the Sons of the Holy Family in Spain, Italy, and Brazil.
Frequently asked questions about Magín Morera y Feixas
Who was Magín Morera y Feixas?
A Spanish priest of the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family, the Venerable Magín Morera y Feixas dedicated himself to the education of youth and the service of the most destitute in Spain, Italy, and Brazil.
Which saints were contemporaries of Magín Morera y Feixas?
Contemporaries include: Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus, Felipe de Jesús Munárriz and 50 companions, Mariano de Jesús Euse Hoyos and Teresa of Jesus of the Andes.
When did Magín Morera y Feixas die?
Magín Morera y Feixas died around 1984.
What are the other names of Magín Morera y Feixas?
Other forms of the name: Magi Morera y Feixas.
Who are the relatives of Magín Morera y Feixas?
Relatives of Magín Morera y Feixas: Domingo Morera y Feixas (brother).
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Key Events
- Era / death: 1908-1984
- Decree of venerability by Francis