St. Francis Borgia

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St. Francis Borgia, confessor Argent 2006

In 1566 the son of St. Francis Borgia wrote to thank his father for sending him a map or sphere of the world.

Global Vision Elliott, J.H. 1978

But St. Francis Borgia probably explains what both mean when he advises us to preach with an evidence of conviction that makes it clear to the audience you are prepared to lay down your life at the foot of the pulpit stairs for the truth of what you say.

The Young Priest's Keepsake Michael Phelan

It is with good reason that Spain and the Church venerate in St. Francis Borgia a great man and a great saint.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

It was reserved for Clement X to sign the Bull of canonization of St. Francis Borgia, on 20 June,

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

He soon afterward taught philosophy, first at Coimbra, and next at Gandia, where he also acted as tutor to St. Francis Borgia, then Duke of Gandia.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913

This ill-starred young man was married to a cousin of the King of Spain, and became grandfather to St. Francis Borgia, whose virtues went a great way towards atoning for the vices of his kin.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The success of the first was ensured by the generosity of St. Francis Borgia, before he entered the Society.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

In the novitiate of Simancas he met St. Francis Borgia, and the strongest affection was established between them.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The Jesuits were the first to enter the missionary field; three were sent by St. Francis Borgia in

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913