Re: [Goanet] The Itinerant Saint
- From Ivo: ST.FRANCIS XAVIER: THE ITINERANT OF GOD: Born in Navarre, Spain, on April 7, 1506, Francis Xavier from April 7, 1541, when he left Lisbon for India, till the day of his death, December 3, 1552, travelled by sea 38,000 miles, a few thousand by land, during 11 years: --- GL responds: What a fascinating chronology of FACT-FILLED history. Thanks a million for putting this together. It is claimed that SFX spent a total of only 9 months (intermittently) in bangarachem Goem during his 3 years in India. Can you confirm this and expound why the many visits to Bassein? Is there any evidence (writings) on SFX's fluency in Konkani? I am in the process of writing an article about all the languages SFX likely learnt during his 11 years of missionary work in Asia. In this period of time languages was not a science and in most situations was not written; with its grammar defined. Hence learning would have been quite a challenge. Especially for this pioneering European / foreigner trying to master several NON-Indo-European languages in a very short period of time. It is unlikely one would get this analysis and acknowledgment from the 'black legend' authors (French, Dutch, English and even Portuguese) given the national animosities in the various European countries. Regarding your comment Francis was a bad sailor, sea travel meant suffering in those days a famous French author in the 19th century wrote about SFX's travel across the Indian ocean as going across Lake Geneva. Saiba bogos! A vivid example of ignorance or 'black legend' writings. And this Frenchman's quote was referenced by a more recent French author. So much for the Goan reference freaks.:=)) So it is for khoro-niz Goenkars to truly research the Goencho Saib. Happy Feast to all! Regards, GL
Re: [Goanet] The Itinerant Saint
From: Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com - From Ivo: ST.FRANCIS XAVIER: THE ITINERANT OF GOD: Born in Navarre, Spain, on April 7, 1506, Francis Xavier from April 7, 1541, when he left Lisbon for India, till the day of his death, December 3, 1552, travelled by sea 38,000 miles, a few thousand by land, during 11 years: --- GL responds: What a fascinating chronology of FACT-FILLED history. Thanks a million for putting this together. It is claimed that SFX spent a total of only 9 months (intermittently) in bangarachem Goem during his 3 years in India. Can you confirm this and expound why the many visits to Bassein? Is there any evidence (writings) on SFX's fluency in Konkani? I am in the process of writing an article about all the languages SFX likely learnt during his 11 years of missionary work in Asia. In this period of time languages was not a science and in most situations was not written; with its grammar defined. Hence learning would have been quite a challenge. Especially for this pioneering European / foreigner trying to master several NON-Indo-European languages in a very short period of time. It is unlikely one would get this analysis and acknowledgment from the 'black legend' authors (French, Dutch, English and even Portuguese) given the national animosities in the various European countries. Regarding your comment Francis was a bad sailor, sea travel meant suffering in those days a famous French author in the 19th century wrote about SFX's travel across the Indian ocean as going across Lake Geneva. Saiba, bogos! A vivid example of ignorance or 'black legend' writings. And this Frenchman's quote was referenced by a more recent French author. So much for the Goan reference freaks.:=)) So it is for khoro-niz Goenkars to truly research the Goencho Saib. Happy Feast to all! Regards, GL **Dear Dr.Gilbert, I really admire your openness and sincerity in all fields. I know that you are trying to contribute to 'scientific literacy' in this Goan Forum. We need more research about several issues related to Saint Francis Xavier; Inquisition in Goa; Revolution of Pintos; Cuncolim Rebellion; 'Operation Vijay' (1961)... We also need to learn more about neuroscience, consciousness and soul; genetic engineering; cloning and stem cell research; synthetic biology; nanotechnology; quantum physics and theology; Darwinism and God; evolution and creation; science and religion; spirituality, faith and health. We hope to hear you on historical issues as well as medical questions. I hope to learn more, if God gives health and life. Regards. Fr.Ivo
[Goanet] The Itinerant Saint
ST.FRANCIS XAVIER: THE ITINERANT OF GOD Born in Navarre, Spain, on April 7, 1506, Francis Xavier from April 7, 1541, when he left Lisbon for India, till the day of his death, December 3, 1552, travelled by sea 38,000 miles, a few thousand by land, during 11 years: 1. Lisbon to Goa, April 7, 1541...10,000 miles--8 months; 2. Goa to Cape Comorin, Sept.20, 1542...600 miles--1 week; 3. Tuticorin to Goa, Dec., 1543...700 miles--1 week; 4. Goa to Cochin...500 miles--1 week; 5. Goa to Malaca, Aug.1545...2,000 miles--1 month; 6. Malacca to Molucas, Jan 1, 1546...2,000 miles--6 weeks; 7. Moluccas to Malacca, Dec.1548...2,000 miles--6 weeks; 8. Malacca to India, Jan 1548...2,000 miles--1 month; 9. Cochin to Goa and Bassein, Feb., 1548...700 miles--1 week; 10. Goa to Cochin, Sept.4, 1548...600 miles--1 week; 11. Cochin to Goa, Nov., 1548...600 miles--1 week; 12. Goa to Cochin, Dec, 1548...600 miles--1 week; 13. Cochin to Goa and Basein, March, 1549...700 miles--1 week; 14. Goa to Cochin, April, 1549...600 miles--1 week; 15. India to Malacca, April, 1549...2,000 miles--1 month; 16. Malacca to Japan, June 24, 1549...3,000 miles--3 months; 17. Japan to Malacca, Nov., 1551...3,000 miles--2 months; 18. Malacca to S.India, Jan, 1551...2,000 miles--1 month; 19. Cochin to Goa, Feb, 1552...600 miles--1 week; 20. Goa to Malacca, April, 1552...2,600 miles--6 weeks; 21. Malacca to Sanchian, Aug., 1552...1,500 miles--6 weeks. About 38,000 miles and 25 months as actual distance and time travelled by Francis Xavier during the eleven years between the start of his missionary journeys at Lisbon in 1541 and its conclusion at Sancian (China) in 1552. Francis was a bad sailor, sea travel meant suffering in those days. May the Saint teach us all to live for others! Regards. Fr.Ivo
