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| St. Alphonsus Luxembourg City Photo by Cayambe |
History
Alphonso wanted to be a Jesuit
priest, but when his father died, he returned home to run the family business.
He got married and had three children. But then one by one, his family died,
and Alphonso sold the business and went back to the Jesuits. He wasn’t healthy
enough for the priesthood, but he was accepted as a lay brother. He worked as
the hall porter for 46 years, greeting visitors, running errands and delivering
messages. Most of the Jesuits didn’t notice that Alphonsus had a wonderful
ministry. Many people came to him for advice and spiritual direction.
Activity
Perhaps the reason Saint Alphonsus was so effective in ministering to people was the fact
that each time the doorbell rang, he looked at the door and pictured God Himself
standing outside. This is an attitude we can all develop in our own hearts! To
help you remember, place a small icon or picture of the Lord on your front
door.
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