Saint Francis Xavier

A monkish legend tells us that Saint Francis Xavier, having perceived a mantis holding its legs toward heaven, ordered it to sing the praises of

Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 Various

Neri in former times, or like Saint Francis Xavier, she said to God:

Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature William James 1876

Like Saint Philip of Neri in former times, or like Saint Francis Xavier, she said to God: 'Hold back, O my God, these torrents which overwhelm me, or else enlarge my capacity for their reception. "[

The Varieties of Religious Experience 1902