Missionary-Turned-Merchant
On leaving the Jesuits Gonsalo Garcia went to another city named Alacao. There he established himself as a merchant. He did not, however, lose his spirit of piety and Christian zeal because of his new career. Gradually, his business transactions expanded and he was able to found new establishments. His commercial relations brought him into contact with all the ranks of Japanese society, including the emperor of Japan. His business flourished very well. Wealth and abundance were at his feet. Still he remained an authentic religious man in word and deed. Later, he resolved to become a Franciscan Friar. His petition to the superior of the Franciscans at Manila was accepted. In this way, as a Franciscan, Gonsalo Garcia began the second phase of his missionary activities. In the capital Philippines.
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