A life of Saint Francis Xavier : based on authentic sources

A life of Saint Francis Xavier : based on authentic sources

Author: Kelly, M. T

Year: 1918

CONTENTS CHAPTER I Early Years 1 §1. Parentage and Birth 1 2. Dedication to the Priesthood 7 3. Departure for the University of Paris 11 4. Description of the University at the Time of St Francis 14 5. Xavier's Success at the University 21 CHAPTER II Foundation of the Jesuit Order 24 §1. Arrival of Ignatius Loyola at Paris 24 2. Effect of the Spiritual Exercises Upon Francis 29 3. Vows of Xavier and the Early Jesuits 32 4. Departure of Francis for Italy 36 5. Xavier Leaves Venice for Rome 41 6. Missions in Italy 44 7. Confirmation of the Jesuit Order by Paul III 52 CHAPTER III Called to the Far East 58 §1. Request from the King of Portugal 58 2. Departure for Portugal 65 3. Arrival at Lisbon 70 4. Voyage to India 77 CHAPTER IV The Apostle of India 85 §1. The East Indies 85 2. The Apostle Arrives at Goa 88 3. Methods of Evangelization 95 4. Letters of Francis to His Father General 99 CHAPTER V Missionary Labors in Hindustan 104 §1. Among the Paravers 104 2. The Natives of the Fishery Coast 106 3. Brahmans of the South 108 4. Return to Goa and Travels in the Interior 115 5. Correspondence with Mansilhas 116 6. Successful Mission to Travancore 120 7. Excursion to Ceylon 124 8. Letters