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Our Patron

St. Francis Xavier, (born April 7, 1506, Xavier (Javier) Castle, near Sangüesa, Navarre [Spain]—died December 3, 1552, Sancian [now Shangchuan] Island, China; canonized March 12, 1622; feast day December 3), the greatest Roman Catholic missionary of modern times who was instrumental in the establishment of Christianity in India, the Malay Archipelago, and Japan.

The deeds that St. Francis Xavier accomplished in his lifetime can defiantly help myself and others open our eyes to things that may make a difference in the world. Due to the fact that St. Francis Xavier favoured to spend his time with lepers, this might can translate that we should minister the disabled and guide them down the right path. It does not have to be something monumental, but that one little thing might make a difference in their life. Next, people could volunteer at a church so it could give them the opportunity to feed the homeless and at the same time spread the Good News of Jesus Christ just as St. Francis Xavier did. These less fortunate people might not know about God, prayer, and faith. These three things can make a life strong which can tremendously help someone that might be going through a struggle. Finally, one’s self could open the eyes of a person from a different background or culture and truly teach them how they can grow closer to God. With this comes commitment and prayer. This will help us rekindle our relationship with God even if this foreign person may have not had faith during one point in their life. They will always have to remember that God will forgive us as long as we ask for it.