Born in Spain in 1479, John de Castrillo was the first child of parents who had struggled with infertility for 16 years. He was educated by Benedictines and then entered the Augustinian order. He had a deep devotion to the Eucharist, and had many mystical experiences and visions during Mass, especially during the consecration. He was a popular spiritual…
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