After his war-torn boyhood in Navarre, Francis Xavier went to the University of Paris, determined to have a good time. But Ignatius of Loyola showed him that true champions are a far more heroic breed - they risk all to win the world for God.
Francis became one of the first members of the Society of Jesus, and was chosen by Ignatius for missionary work with the pearl divers of the Indian coast, natives of Malaya and the Spice Islands, cannibals of Morotni, and hostile feudal lords of ancient Japan.
This book captures the true spirit of a daring man in amazing adventures of courage and faith.
Set All Afire : A Novel About Saint Francis Xavier
by Louis De Wohl
$13.95
Saint Francis Xavier's life is, in itself, a dramatic story. With humility and deep religious conviction, the famous Catholic novelist Louis de Wohl takes us into the mind and heart of this great missionary and saint who went by order of Saint Ignatius of Loyola to "set all afire" in the Orient.
Louis de Wohl captivates the reader as he follows Xavier's life from student days in Paris, through his meeting with Ignatius, his rather reluctant conversion, and his travels as one of the first Jesuits. The story takes the reader from Europe to Goa, India, Malaysia, Japan, and finally, to an island off the coast of China, where the exiled Xavier dies virtually alone. The book captures the dramatic struggles and inspiring zeal of this remarkable saint, giving at the same time an enthralling picture of the age in which he lived.
"...written with fine understanding...Xavier's generosity speaks to every age, and seldom so clearly and compellingly as in this book." - New York Times Book Review
Saint Francis Xavier, 3/4" Sterling Silver Medal
$24.95
This striking sterling silver piece commemorates the life and sainthood of Francis Xavier. May this medal remind us of the assistance God offers where ever we go, even if into inhospitable lands. This medal includes an 18" stainless steel clasp chain.