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Saint John Berchmans 1599 - 1621 November 26 |
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Son of a shoemaker, and one of
five children, three of whom entered religious life. Great devotion to his
position as an altar boy. He spent much of his time caring for his mother,
who was in poor health. Jesuit noviate, deciding to become a Jesuit after
reading the life of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Student at the Jesuit College
at Malines. Studied philosophy in Rome. John had a dream of helping and
teaching multi-lingual migrants, and he studied all the chief languages of
Europe. He wanted to work in China after ordination. He died of unknown
causes following his participation in a public debate defending the faith,
and while clutching his rosary, crucifix, and rules of his order; he did
not live to be ordained.
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