Today, December 3, is the memorial of Saint Francis Xavier. Born in 1506 in Spain, Francis Xavier was a friend of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The latter encouraged him to use his talents in preaching the Gospel. He is considered as one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus, and also the first …
Today, December 2, is the memorial of Saint Bibiana. Virgin and martyr. Also known as Vivian, she was the daughter of Christians: Flavianus, a former prefect who was kicked out by the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate, and Dafrosa. Her parents were both martyred for the faith. The authorities took away Bibiana and her sister …
Today, December 1, is the memorial of Saint Charles de Foucauld. Charles inherited a considerable amount of fortune when his grandfather died. He left the army and used his money for extreme indulgence in sexual pleasures and alcohol. His cousin Mary, who lived nearby, was a model of Christianity. She inspired him so much that …