Category: Saints
The Communion of Saints is the spiritual connection between all Christians – living, deceased, and in heaven. Like a spiritual family network, members help each other through prayer: the living pray for the deceased, while saints in heaven intercede for those on earth. This belief shows that Christianity is a shared journey rather than just an individual one.
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From Party Animal to Saint: The Amazing Story of Ignatius of Loyola
St Ignatius might surprise you – a saint who started out as what we might call a “party animal” today. […]
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St Francis of Assisi
Sometimes the most powerful stories begin with someone not much different from us. Francesco Bernardone was a wealthy merchant’s son in medieval Italy – charming, popular, and living the high life. He had everything money could buy and dreamed of glory as a knight.
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Saint Faustina: Apostle of Divine Mercy
Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska, known today as Saint Faustina, stands as one of the most remarkable mystics of the 20th […]
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The Little Way: The Story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Thérèse of Lisieux wasn’t always a saint. As a young girl in 19th century France, she was a sensitive, often spoiled child who threw tantrums when things didn’t go her way. Her journey from “little queen” to beloved saint teaches us that holiness can be found in life’s smallest moments…
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From Privileged Noble to Servant of the Poor: The Story of Eugene de Mazenod
From the glittering halls of French nobility to the gritty streets of Marseilles, Eugene de Mazenod’s journey challenges our understanding of purpose and privilege. Born into luxury but transformed by exile, he chose to dedicate his life to serving society’s forgotten. His story resonates powerfully today, showing how one person’s radical choice to serve others…
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The Story of St. Bernadette and Lourdes: A Testament to Faith and Healing
In 1858, in a small town in southern France called Lourdes, an extraordinary series of events began that would transform […]