Francis, Ignatius, Nicholas, Simao, Peter, ladies (2), Indians (2) , Japanese (2), Anjiro, portugese sailors (2).
(Enter Francis Xavier and Ladies)
There once was a man named Francis Xavier. Francis was rich, and would show off his money. He was also cute. The ladies would giggle and swoon, saying "He's so dreamy!" He was also a good athlete, especially when it came to high jump.
In fact he would brag "I can jump higher than a house!" The ladies would say "wow!" and squeeze his muscles. But then he'd say "That's nothing... a house can't jump!" The ladies would giggle, and say "Oh you!"
(Enter Peter, Ignatius)
Francis lived with his friend Peter, and they studied together in school. One day a man came to live with them named Ignatius. Ignatius limped because he had been in a war, and his leg had been hit by a canon ball. Ignatius prayed all the time, and he inspired Peter and Francis. One day Peter said "Ignatius, you've inspired me, now I want to be a priest!"
The audience applauded.
Ignatius said to Francis "What about you?"
But Francis said "No, I want to be rich!" Then he put an arm around each of the ladies and said "Besides, it wouldn't be fair to the ladies!"
(Exit Ladies, enter Nicholas and Simao)
But one night, Francis, Ignatius, Peter, and their friends Nicholas and Simao all snuck together into a crypt and made a vow. Speaking in unison, they said "I hereby do solemnly swear, to live a life of chastity, obedience to the pope, and poverty."
The girls in the audience all said in unison "Awe, shucks."
Then Ignatius said "We should be missionaries! Nicholas, Simao, go to Asia!"
Nicholas and Simao said "Sir, yes sir!" But the Nicholas suddenly fell ill.
Ignatius said "Francis, I guess you'd better go instead."
(Enter sailors, Exit Ignatius, Peter, Nicholas)
So Francis and Simao and the sailors set out on the High seas, where they were tossed by large winds and waves.
(Enter Indians)
They landed in India, Where Francis told the Indians about Jesus, and baptized many of them!
(Enter Anjiro) There he met a Japanese man named Anjiro. Anjiro folded his hands and said in his best Japanese accent "Please, Mr. Francis Sir, come with me to Japan, and I will be your translator and guide!"
(Exit Indians and Sailors and Simao, enter Japanese)
So Francis traveled all the way to Japan, where he told the Japanese about the love of God. He tried to meet the Emperor, but was not allowed.
He eventually died just outside of China. His body is incorrupt, and is still mostly intact 500 years later.
St Francis Xavier, pray for us!
