Alfonso Capecelatro

Catholic cardinal (1824-1912).

Born February 5th, 1824 in Marseille.

Died November 14th, 1912 at 88 years old in Capua. [ref]

Occupations
Catholic bishop, Catholic priest, librarian, writer

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche