Monday, May 24, 2010

St. Isaac Jogues, S.J. On Being A Jesuit Missionary

" No thought of earthly or transitory interest," said he, "induced me to leave my own country; I sought but one object, even when exposing myself to the dangers into which I fell, and that was to announce the Gospel to those who knew it not."
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1 comment:

Maria said...

I sought but one object, even when exposing myself to the dangers into which I fell, and that was to announce the Gospel to those who knew it not."

Remember when Jesuits were about the business of saving souls. Seems like a gossamer dream, doesn't it? Now, it is all about THEM...