Saint Francis of the Seven Seas Book - Inspirational Catholic Biography for Kids & Teens - Perfect for Homeschooling, Religious Education & Gift Giving
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Saint Francis of the Seven Seas Book - Inspirational Catholic Biography for Kids & Teens - Perfect for Homeschooling, Religious Education & Gift Giving
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This story from the popular Vision Books series of saints lives for youth 9 - 15 years old is about the inspiring life of the great missionary to the Far East, St. Francis Xavier. After his war torn boyhood in Navarre, Francis Xavier went to the University of Paris, determined to have a good time. He was interested in sports and became broad jumping champion of his college, and did not pay much attention to his studies. At first he scoffed at this fellow student, Ignatius Loyola, a former soldier who wanted to win the world for God. But Ignatius showed him that true champions are a far more heroic breed - those who risk their all to win the world for God. Francis joined Ignatius' followers, and became one of the first members of the Society of Jesus. Francis Xavier was selected by Ignatius to do missionary work in India. To all sixteenth-century travelers, a voyage from Portugal to India meant months of deadly peril from storms, pirates, and diseases. But to Father Francis Xavier, it also meant a chance to win the Orient for Jesus Christ. This great saint's eagerness to spread the Word of God involved him with the pearl divers of the Indian coast, the natives of Malaya and the Spice Islands, the cannibals of Morotni and the hostile feudal lords of ancient Japan. This book captures the true spirit of a daring man who braved the many dangers of India and Japan in amazing adventures of courage and faith.
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The story of St. Francis Xavier is one that will surely hold the interest of young students as well as adults seeking to learn about this great man. Francis was born into a wealthy family and lived in a castle in Navarre. While he was still young, the Spanish declared war against Navarre, and Navarre became part of Spain.Francis had a great interest in learning. When he was 19, he set out for the 500 mile walk to Paris where he would study. Classes were held in cold drafty classrooms, and the students sat on the floor. In the winter they spread straw on the floors to make them warmer. However, Francis found partying, more than studying, to his liking.It was at the University that he met Ignatius Loyola, whom he first ignored, but then became a follower of. He became a Jesuit and realized his strong desire to be a missionary. I think he might possibly have been the greatest missionary ever. He put his own safety and health at risk in order to reach as many souls as possible. He travelled to several countries to spread the Word of God. He had a great power to touch souls, and many converted because of his teaching. A map is included in the back of the book that shows the great distances St. Francis travelled.
