Patron Saint for purity and chastity.
Patron Saint of Catholic Youth.
He is the patron saint of plague victims.
He died at the age of 23.
Pope Benedict XIII named him protector of young students.
Pope Pius XI proclaimed him patron saint of Christian youth.
Don Bosco recommended devotion to Saint Aloysius Gonzaga to young people.
Saint Aloysius – Prayer For Purity – Raccolta #496
O blessed Aloysius, adorned with angelic virtues, I your most unworthy suppliant recommend specially to you the chastity of my soul and body, praying to you by your angelic purity to plead for me with Jesus Christ the Immaculate Lamb, and His most Holy Mother, Virgin of virgins, that they would vouchsafe to keep me from all grievous sin. Never suffer me to be defiled with any stain of impurity; but when you see me in temptation, or in danger of falling, then remove far from my mind all evil thoughts and unclean desires, and awaken in me the memory of eternity to come, and of Jesus crucified; impress deeply in my heart a sense of the holy fear of God; and kindling in me the fire of Divine love, enable me so to follow your footsteps here on earth, that in heaven I may be made worthy to enjoy with you the vision of our God for ever. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be. V. Pray for us, Saint Aloysius, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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