Today is the memorial of St. Francis Xavier. He was a missionary to Asia. I like his fervent spirit and his care for those who had no opportunity for education in the faith. You can learn more about him HERE at this link. Below is a quote from his letters.
Many, many people hereabouts are not becoming Christians for one reason only: there is nobody to make them Christians. Again and again I have thought of going round the universities of Europe, especially Paris, and everywhere crying out like a madman, riveting the attention of those with more learning than charity: “What a tragedy: how many souls are being shut out of heaven and falling into hell, thanks to you!”
I wish they would work as hard at this as they do at their books, and so settle their account with God for their learning and the talents entrusted to them.
This thought would certainly stir most of them to meditate on spiritual realities, to listen actively to what God is saying to them. They would forget their own desires, their human affairs, and give themselves over entirely to God’s will and his choice. They would cry out with all their heart:Lord, I am here! What do you want me to do?Send me anywhere you like—even to India.
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