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Set All Afire: A Novel Of St. Francis Xavier

About The 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 St. Ignatius of Loyola to "set all afire" in the Orient

Saint Francis Xavier's life is, in itself, a dramatic story. 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. Francis Xavier Co-founder of the Jesuits and Missionary to the East Zeal and struggles of an extraordinary saint Beautiful and inspiring read for those who love stories of the saints Louis De Wohl Softcover 280 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 St. Historical novel about St. 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. 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. Ignatius of Loyola to "set all afire" in the Orient.

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Since there are no contemporary biographies of this major saint of history and the Church, de Wohl's inspired account is of significant importance on the subject of saint's lives for today's spiritual seekers.

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