Saint John de Brito, also known as the Apostle of Madura, was born on March 1, 1647, into the noble family of Portugal. He was a favored individual of Don Pedro, the king of Portugal, as well as the son of the governor of Brazil. From a young age, John demonstrated a strong devotion to his faith and at the age of 15, he joined the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits. He pursued his studies at the...