First Week of Advent · 2026
Today the Church keeps Francis Xavier Priest — Memorial.
Memorial of Francis Xavier Priest
Today the Church keeps Francis Xavier Priest — memorial.
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St. Francis Xavier was a passionate missionary who traveled far and wide to spread the Gospel. His adventurous spirit and dedication to evangelization continue to inspire many.
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Advent
We are in the First Week of Advent — the Church wears violet.
A season of patient, watchful waiting — preparing the heart for the coming of Christ in the darkness of winter. Today, though, the Church sets that aside and wears white — for the memorial of Francis Xavier Priest.
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