November 24, 2024

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What are the Javieradas?

The term ‘Javieradas’ refers to the pilgrimages that are undertaken to the Castle of St. Francis Xavier in Navarra, Spain.  These pilgrimages have taken place ever since 1986 in St Francis Xavier’s honour, as he was both one of the patron saints of Navarra and patron of the Catholic Church’s missions. These mass pilgrimages take… Continue reading What are the Javieradas?

Father Jose Maria Rubio – The Miracles Which Made Him Saint

Father Jose Maria Rubio died on May 2nd 1929, sitting on an armchair with his eyes set on the sky. It is said that across the city of Madrid people kept repeating; “a saint has died!”  Which meant that in his lifetime people already considered him a saint because of the way he helped the… Continue reading Father Jose Maria Rubio – The Miracles Which Made Him Saint