A short but fascinating biography of this most courageous and adventurous of saints. One of Ignatius of Loyola's original companions, St Francis was central to the formation of the Society of Jesus. Quoting extensively from his letters, the author describes in detail the works he did throughout Europe in the 1530s. There are many stories and anecdotes which bring Xavier to life and we begin to feel we know him well as we learn about his personality, his interactions with the poor, priests, bishops and kings. On April 7th, 1541, Xavier's thirty-fifth birthday, he set sail for India, arriving in Goa just over a year later. He spent about 8 years in both India and Indonesia, baptising thousands and working to set up churches and communities. In 1549 he arrived in Japan where he spent a couple of years, before travelling to China where he died in 1552 just six miles from the Chinese coast.
This well researched account is readable and entertaining and give a lively picture of life as a missionary in the sixteenth century.
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'this accessible and entertaining biography captures the tempestuous times and paints a lively picture of life as a missionary in the sixteenth century.' * Independent Catholic News * 'a short, readable account [where] we meet a turbulent and relentless priest... one of the most effective missionaries of all time, bringing thousands to faith' * Methodist Recorder * 'a lively portrait of a great European Christian and his outreach.' * Search journal * 'a fascinating historical account of the astonishing life of the man known as the Apostle of the East... insightful, perceptive, and thoroughly readable.' * Intercom magazine * 'a kindly and admiring appraisal of a remarkable man' * The Irish Catholic * 'a very readable and informative book - an inspiring read! * The Furrow *
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978-1-78812-665-6 (9781788126656)
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Brendan Comerford, S.J. qualified in Arts from U.C.D; in philosophy from the Milltown Institute; in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome; in spirituality from the Weston School of Theology, Cambridge, Mass. U.S.A. He was Jesuit novice-director; taught the history of spirituality at the Milltown Institute and was a spiritual director at the Jesuit Centre of Spirituality, Manresa House, Dublin. He is the author of three previous books published by Messenger Publications: The Pilgrim's Story (2017); Disciples of Courage (2022) and The Great Dreamer (2024). He is now Co-ordinator of St. Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street, Dublin, while also lecturing on Christian mysticism.
