Saint of the day for October 10: Saint Francis Borgia
Story of Saint Francis Borgia: Today's saint grew up in an important family in 16th-century Spain, serving in the imperial court and rapidly advancing in his career
But a series of events, including the death of his beloved wife, made Francis Borgia rethink his priorities.
He renounced public life, gave up his possessions and joined the new and little-known Society of Jesus.
Religious life turned out to be the right choice.
Francis was drawn to spending time in seclusion and prayer, but his administrative talents made him a natural for other tasks as well. He helped found what is now the Gregorian University in Rome.
Not long after his ordination, he served as political and spiritual advisor to the emperor.
In Spain he founded a dozen colleges.
At 55, Francis was elected head of the Jesuits. He focused on the growth of the Society of Jesus, the spiritual preparation of its new members, and the spread of the faith in many parts of Europe.
He was responsible for the founding of the missioni of the Jesuits in Florida, Mexico and Peru.
Francis Borgia is often considered the second founder of the Jesuits
He died in 1572 and was canonized 100 years later.
San Francesco Borgia is the patron saint of:
Earthquakes
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Story of Saint Francis Borgia: Today's saint grew up in an important family in 16th-century Spain, serving in the imperial court and rapidly advancing in his career
But a series of events, including the death of his beloved wife, made Francis Borgia rethink his priorities.
He renounced public life, gave up his possessions and joined the new and little-known Society of Jesus.
Religious life turned out to be the right choice.
Francis was drawn to spending time in seclusion and prayer, but his administrative talents made him a natural for other tasks as well. He helped found what is now the Gregorian University in Rome.
Not long after his ordination, he served as political and spiritual advisor to the emperor.
In Spain he founded a dozen colleges.
At 55, Francis was elected head of the Jesuits. He focused on the growth of the Society of Jesus, the spiritual preparation of its new members, and the spread of the faith in many parts of Europe.
He was responsible for the founding of the missioni of the Jesuits in Florida, Mexico and Peru.
Francis Borgia is often considered the second founder of the Jesuits
He died in 1572 and was canonized 100 years later.
San Francesco Borgia is the patron saint of:
Earthquakes
Read also:
Saint of the day for October 9: Saint Denis and companions
Pope Francis Calls for Another Economy: “Development Is Inclusive or It Is Not Development”
Assisi, Youth “Pact for the Economy” with Pope Francis
Saint of the day, October 8: Saint Pelagia, Virgin and Martyr of Antioch
Saint of the day for October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary
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