Biography
Francis Xavier was a companion of St. Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first Jesuits. Sent on mission, he traveled great distances to proclaim the Gospel in different lands and cultures.
His life manifests apostolic zeal, courage, and availability. Mission was not empty adventure, but a concrete response to the desire to make Christ known and loved.
He helps us pray for missionaries, evangelization, courage, and openness to go beyond ourselves.
Main virtue
Missionary availability. This virtue helps you look at daily life with faith and turn devotion into concrete action.
What this saint teaches today
This saint helps us contemplate the virtue of missionary availability in concrete situations of daily life.
Prayer
St. Francis Xavier, intercede that I may not keep faith only for myself. Give me courage to witness to Christ with respect, joy, and truth. Amen.
Practical application
Pray for someone far from faith and offer one respectful gesture of closeness.
