Advice from Archbishop Anthony Fisher

 

Today we honour the prominent Italian Jesuit saint, Aloysius Gonzaga. At the age of just seven, Aloysius made a conscious decision that he wanted to be a saint!

He rejected the decadence of the Italian aristocracy and took to fasting when others were feasting. After entering the Jesuit novitiate at the age of 17, Aloysius threw himself into caring for the victims of a plague in Italy at that time and of other needy souls. Tragically he contracted the disease himself and died at only 23.

This young man had all the treasures of the world at his disposal, as a prince and heir, but he gave it all up for the sake of God's kingdom. HIs message challenges us all to consider what has priority in our lives. St Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us! (Source: Archbishop Anthony Fisher's Facebook Page, 21 June 2021)

"His message challenges us all to consider  what has priority in our lives." And here is my favoutite picture of Archbishop Fisher considering his priority in his life!!

Bishop Anthony Fisher at El Phonecian Restaurant in Parramatta in 2011.CREDIT:STEVEN SIEWERT