First Evangelization of Japan Saint Francis Xavier, one of the first seven members of the Company of Jesus, arrived in Japan in 1549. He stayed there for just two years, long enough to sow the Word. A few

depicting Kannon, were in actual fact venerated as the Blessed Virgin Mary (often with the Infant Jesus in her arms). This allowed Catholics to escape the scrutiny of the authorities. Nowadays, many Buddhists

Lk 1:5-25 Chapter: Lk 1:5-25—The Annoncement to Zachariah (Holy Scriptures) John the Baptist and Jesus (Luke Chapter 1)

that holy place; I was reborn to God through Mary, in the very place where she had given birth to Jesus Christ." As for Saint Joseph of Cupertino's vision, he saw angels enter the house with their hands

come from Fatima helps us to feel her presence in our midst. It is a fact: Mary always brings us to Jesus. She is a woman of faith, a true believer. But we can ask: What was Mary’s faith like? 1. The first

also found time for personal prayer in the privacy of their own room. In addition, Mary, Joseph and Jesus practiced prayer from the heart in a continuous manner. This is to say that the family atmosphere

used whenever the Blessed Virgin's name is introduced, while Christ is continually referred to as "Jesus Mac Mary" (i.e. Son of Mary). Besides certain Latin hymns, a number of canticles, hymns and litanies

missions and schools. Occasionally, the Virgin was seen holding the baby Jesus in her arms, or in the company of St Joseph and Jesus about 12 years old. A large influx of Coptic Christians and Muslims For

reading the Gospel Lk 1:5-25—The Annoncement to Zachariah (cf. John the Baptist) John the Baptist and Jesus (Luke Chapter 1) The Visitation in the Liturgy

Holy Spirit. He became a fervent ascetic, living a deep spiritual life. He had a vision of the Lord Jesus Christ, in glory, in the church of the Prophet Elijah adjoining the mill of the monastery. Following