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ST. IGNATIUS oF LOYOLA
- By 18, he fought in the Spanish war against France.
- He got badly injured in the war and many doctors told him he might die.
- He lived and during recovery he read many books about saints and christ. This helped him to listen to God’s voice
- As well as Ignatius, many other men felt the same way, so they created a group called the society of Jesus (Jesuits)
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ST. PETER FABER
- Was the first person in St. Ignatius Loyola’s group.
- Very hard on himself, but very gentle with others.
- Was a missionary
ST. FRANCIS Xavier
- St. Ignatius of Loyola convinced him to be a priest.
- Was apart of the Society of the Jesuits.
- St. Francis Xavier started to minister the people who did not have an eduction in religion.
- He spoked to others about the Word of God.
ST. PETER CLAVER
- Dedicated his life to helping the African American slaves.
- He would care for the sick and dying.
- He would provide food and water for the slaves.
- Wanted to reach out to others and say how everyone should be treated equal.
ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA
- At age 9, he dedicated himself to God.
- A kidney disease limited him to do things. Therefore, he prayed and read books about saints.
- He joined the Jesuits when he was 18 and he served in a hospital during the plague.
