St. Aloysius Gonzaga

St. Aloysius Gonzaga was a young Jesuit. He had many health issues, including kidney and skin diseases. When a plague broke out in Rome in 1591, he volunteered to care for the sick, even though he found the work difficult. He eventually died from the plague.

St. Aloysius is the patron saint of young Christians, Jesuit scholastics, the blind, and those with AIDS and their caregivers. His feast day is June 21.

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Pray for Us

Dear young people, let us ask for the grace of a new heart through the intercession of your patron St. Aloysius Gonzaga, a courageous young man who never retreated from serving others, to the point of giving his life to care for plague victims. May the Lord change our hearts! - Pope Francis

My Life with the Saints by Fr. James Martin

This book is a reflection on various saints who have impacted the life of Fr. James Martin. By reading his insights, you will learn about the history of these saints. He points out characteristics and flaws in them which we might see in ourselves and which might help us on our journey to sainthood.