Saint François-Xavier (3 décembre)

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Découvrez Saint François Xavier, célébré le 3 décembre dans le calendrier liturgique, figure majeure de la mission chrétienne et modèle d’audace spirituelle. Cette vidéo retrace sa vie, son parcours de missionnaire infatigable, son influence en Asie et son rayonnement dans l’Église. Elle inclut également une prière pour renforcer votre dévotion quotidienne et vous accompagner dans votre chemin de foi. Une présentation complète pour mieux comprendre l’héritage spirituel d’un saint dont la passion continue d’inspirer le monde entier.  Lectures pour aller plus loin : - "Saint François Xavier: Le missionnaire" de Aimé Richardt : https://amzn.to/44FpZnx - "Saint François-Xavier, un missionnaire au Japon" de Norbert Marchand " : https://amzn.to/3Xw4zWc - Collection "Chemins de Sainteté" (format Kindle) des Editions Sanctus : https://amzn.to/48bX6le  (liens sponsorisés, pour nous soutenir)

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00:00Today, December 3rd, we celebrate François-Xavier as well as the names Xavier, Saverio, Xavi, and Javiera.

00:08and all those which derive their origin from the Basque toponym Xavier, meaning the new house.

00:15But the most famous name associated with this date remains Saint Francis Xavier.

00:20one of the most influential missionaries in Christian history,

00:24tireless traveler, protector of missions and major figure of the universal Church.

00:30His name still resonates today in thousands of schools, universities and parishes around the world.

00:37Let us approach this burning life, marked by courage, determination and boundless faith.

00:44François-Xavier was born in 1506 at Xavier Castle, in Spanish Navarre.

00:51Born into a noble family, he grew up in the heart of a changing Europe,

00:55between political conflicts, religious upheavals and opening up to new continents.

01:02His youth was that of a brilliant, ambitious young man, passionate about his studies.

01:07He joined the University of Paris, where he taught philosophy.

01:11known for her sharp intelligence and natural charisma.

01:15It was there that a man would change his life, Ignatius of Loyola, the future founder of the Jesuits.

01:23Ignace quickly notices young Xavier's depth of mind, but also his personal ambition.

01:31He often repeats this Gospel phrase to her,

01:33"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?"

01:39For a long time, Xavier resisted, convinced that he was destined for a brilliant academic career.

01:46But little by little, the words touched her heart.

01:50In 1534, in a chapel in Montmartre,

01:54Francis Xavier, along with Ignatius and some companions, pronounces

01:58the vows that would give birth to the Society of Jesus.

02:01Very quickly, his destiny takes a turn towards the unknown.

02:05The King of Portugal requests missionaries for the East.

02:09Ignatius sends Francis.

02:12He embarked in 1541 on an endless 13-month journey.

02:18Upon his arrival in Goa, India,

02:21He finds himself immersed in a completely new world.

02:24He travels through the villages, treating the sick,

02:27teaches local languages, catechizes children

02:32visit the abandoned fishermen on the coasts.

02:35He sleeps little, prays a lot, walks tirelessly.

02:40Her infectious joy attracts huge crowds.

02:44But his zeal doesn't stop there.

02:47He dreams of going even further,

02:49where no one has yet proclaimed the Gospel.

02:51He travels to southern India,

02:54then cross the seas to the Moluccas islands.

02:58Everywhere he went, he founded Christian communities,

03:01translated from prayers, teaches human dignity,

03:05It lifts up the excluded and the poor.

03:08In 1549, he landed in Japan,

03:12becoming the first missionary to set foot on this archipelago.

03:15He adapts subtly to Japanese culture,

03:19dress in a more dignified manner.

03:21discuss with the wise men.

03:23understands that the truth must be presented

03:25with intelligence and respect.

03:28His influence left a profound mark

03:30The beginnings of Christianity in Japan.

03:33But his ultimate dream remains China.

03:36then still closed to foreigners.

03:39He attempted to go there in 1552.

03:42On the threshold of his admission, sick and exhausted,

03:47He died on Changchuan Island.

03:49alone, but with his gaze turned towards this land

03:52that he so desperately wanted to join.

03:54He is only 46 years old.

03:56However, in a decade,

03:59He has travelled over 80,000 kilometers,

04:02baptized tens of thousands of people

04:04and opened spiritual doors

04:06which will never close.

04:08Canonized in 1622,

04:12Francis Xavier is proclaimed patron saint of the missions

04:14and head of Asia.

04:17His life remains one of the greatest testimonies

04:19of apostolic courage,

04:21missionary audacity

04:22and absolute trust in God.

04:25Prayer to Saint Francis Xavier

04:28Traditional Missionary Prayer

04:31O great Saint Francis Xavier,

04:34tireless apostle,

04:36you who carried the light of Christ

04:38to the ends of the earth,

04:41obtain for us a missionary heart,

04:43simple and burning with love.

04:46Teach us to walk without fear,

04:48to serve without counting the cost.

04:50to love without measure.

04:51Protect those who travel,

04:54those who give their lives for the truth

04:56and opens our eyes to the needs of the poorest.

05:01Saint Francis Xavier prays for us.

05:04Amen.

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