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Dear<\/i> Friends in Christ,<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

December 3 is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, one of the first Jesuits. Because of his far-flung journeys throughout Asia in the 16th century, he is widely considered the greatest missionary since the apostle Paul.<\/p>\n

Yet, Francis died at the age of 46, without the last sacraments and on an island off the coast of China, a country he hoped to evangelize.<\/p>\n

By the world\u2019s standards, his seemingly dismal end would count him among those historical figures who fell short of their goal. But was that really the case?<\/p>\n

His herculean efforts inspired generations of Jesuits and missionaries of all stripes, and his name adorns hundreds of schools and churches worldwide.<\/p>\n

None of that fame would have meant as much to Francis as the satisfaction at being able to take the Gospel message to the far (from a Western perspective) corners of the world.<\/p>\n

Francis\u2019 priorities remain a powerful example for us moderns who tend to measure success in terms of fame and fortune. He likely wouldn\u2019t have spent his time chasing \u201clikes\u201d on social media, but rather on making Christ known.<\/p>\n

As the season of Advent begins, it\u2019s a good moment to focus on why we await Christmas.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not for the pile of gifts that we expect to find under the Christmas tree; rather, it\u2019s for the arrival of a Savior who was born amid poverty and humility.<\/p>\n

Those traits would remain with Jesus all his earthly days \u2014 a sure sign that he wants us to embrace humility and at least a spirit of poverty.<\/p>\n

Toward that end it might help to pray along with our The Art of Waiting: A Retreat Guide on Advent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With God\u2019s grace, an Advent lived well can plant a bit of the zeal of Francis Xavier in all of us.<\/p>\n

In Christ,<\/i><\/p>\n

Father Edward McIlmail, LC<\/i><\/p>\n

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