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Biography of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez
Born at Segovia in Spain, 25 July, 1532; died at Majorca, 31
October, 1617. On account of the similarity of names he is often confounded
with Father Rodriguez the author of "Christian Perfection", who though
eminent in his holiness was never canonized. The Saint was a Jesuit lay-
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.... or Gandia -- this point is a subject of dispute -- and after six
months was sent to the recently-founded college at Majorca, where he
remained in the humble position of porter for forty-six years, exercising a
marvelous influence on the sanctification not only of the members of the
household, but upon a great number of people who came to the porter's lodge
for advice and direction. Among the distinguished Jesuits who came under
his influence was St. Peter Clavier, who lived with hi m for some time at
Majorca, and who followed his advice in asking for the missions of South
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