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'Tis the Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious, S.J. (1568-1591).
Quoth the Saint Matthew bulletin:
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, born in 1568, in Italy, was a remarkable figure, known for his spirituality & commitment to service despite his brief life. As the eldest son of a noble family, he was expected to pursue a military & political career. However, inspired by the religious environment of his time & influenced by his mother, he developed a deep religious devotion from a young age. At just nine years old, Aloysius experienced a profound spiritual awakening & began to practice rigorous asceticism, including frequent prayer & fasting. His desire for a religious life grew, leading him to join the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) at the age of 18, renouncing his noble title & wealth. As a Jesuit novice, he devoted himself to studying theology & serving others, particularly the sick. During a severe plague outbreak in Rome in 1591, Aloysius courageously volunteered to care for the victims, despite the high risk of infection. His selfless service led to his contracting the plague, & he succumbed to the disease on on June 21, 1591, at the age of 23. St. Aloysius Gonzaga was canonized in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII, & he is venerated as the patron saint of youth, students, & plague victims.'Tis the Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time (Tempus per annum, "time through the year"): Wikipedia-link.
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