Veneration of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier | Old Goa ✨ - 11 Oct

🙏 Veneration of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier | Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Come and experience the profound faith and devotion surrounding the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier, one of the greatest missionaries in the history of the Catholic Church. Housed in the historic Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, India, the sacred relics remind us of the extraordinary missionary zeal, deep faith and selfless love of this great Jesuit saint. Known as the Apostle of the Indies, St. Francis Xavier dedicated his life to proclaiming the Gospel and bringing the love of Jesus Christ to people across Asia. His missionary journey continues to inspire millions of faithful around the world. The veneration of sacred relics is an ancient Catholic tradition. Catholics honour the saints and venerate their relics because of their connection with those who lived holy lives and bore witness to Christ. This devotion ultimately directs our hearts towards God, the source of all holiness. As you watch this sacred moment of veneration, may the example and intercession of St. Francis Xavier strengthen your faith, deepen your love for Jesus and inspire you to live the Gospel with courage and compassion. 🙏 St. Francis Xavier, pray for us! May his missionary spirit inspire us to become witnesses of Christ in our families, communities and throughout the world. 📍 Location: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa, Goa, India 🔔 Subscribe for more Catholic prayers, Eucharistic celebrations, homilies, saint stories and devotional videos from the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Please like, share and leave your prayer intentions in the comments. #stfrancisxavier #sacredrelics #veneration #basilicaofbomjesus #oldgoa #catholicfaith #catholicdevotion #jesuitsaints #apostleoftheindies #catholicchurch #prayer #catholicsaints #goachurch #faithinjesus