Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, protector of young people and students "We invoke you, help our children"

In this article we want to tell you about St. Luigi Gonzaga, a young saint. Born in 1568 into a noble family, Luigi was designated as heir by his father, the Marquis Ferrante Gonzaga. But already at the age of seven, Louis began to show a certain intolerance for the worldly life of the nobles and began to pray more and more frequently.

During a stay in Florence atage of ten, Louis was disgusted by the corrupt and decadent environment of the Grand Duke's court Tuscany Francesco de' Medici. This experience strengthened his determination to dedicate his life to God. Alone ten years, took a vow never to offend God through sin again, and began practicing fasting and other forms of self-mortification.

San Luigi Gonzaga, a life dedicated to God and prayer

Despite his father's attempts to divert him from his religious obsession, Luigi entered the Society of Jesus at just 17 years old. Although his father threatened to whip him, Louis renounced his title of Marquis and joined the Jesuits.

As a novice, he devoted himself to study and prayer, but his superiors encouraged him to reduce his penances and take better care of himself. In 1588, Louis was ordained priest and dedicated himself to the care of plague and typhoid patients in Rome.

In 1591, Louis fell ill after caring for a plague patient and he died at just 23 years old. He was canonized in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII and declared patron of students, of Catholic youth and AIDS sufferers.

The life of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga is an example of how holiness have no age and how young people can also accomplish great, noteworthy deeds. His story is an invitation to cultivate one's spirit, not to give up in the face of difficulties and to dedicate one's life to the service of others.

San Luigi Gonzaga is a symbol of hope and faith for young people and for all those seeking inspiration in their spiritual life. His story reminds us that do good is within everyone's reach and that true immortality lies in being remembered for our good deeds.