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Kateri Tekakwitha
Now
declared a saint, St. Kateri was a Mohawk Indian girl who felt the call of
Jesus and ran away from her tribe to live at a Jesuit mission in Canada near
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Sts. John Bosco and Dominic Savio
St.
John Bosco struggled to maintain his boys school. Dominic Savio was one of
his students but also a great saint – especially for young people. Shows how saints often bring each other to the heights of
sanctity. |
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St. Pius X
From
a poor Italian boy who carried his shoes to school to the Pope! This is the
story of the gentle but firm Guiseppe Sarto, who tried to save the Church
from an onslaught of modernism at the turn of the 20th century. He is a true
hero of the Church. |
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St. Isaac and the Indians
The
story of St. Isaac Jogues and his fellow Jesuit priests who braved the
hostile conditions of early Canada to evangelize the Indians is well-known
to Canadians in central Canada but not so much elsewhere.
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St. Francis and St. Claire
Here
is another story about a pair of great saints, St. Francis of Assisi who
inspired his friend St. Claire to start her own order of nuns, the Poor
Claires. |
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St. Edmund Campion
St.
Edmund was one of the martyr priests of the English Reformation who risked
everything to bring the sacraments to oppressed Catholics in England. |
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St. Therese and the Roses
Here
is the inspiring story of St. Therese of Liseux the well-beloved patron
saint of missions (although she never left France) and doctor of the Church
(though she never received training in Theology). She has "spent her heaven
doing good upon earth" and "letting fall a shower of roses". Many attest to
her intercession. |
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St. Phillip of the Joyous Heart
St.
Phillip Neri was not always so joyous but he conquered himself to become a
great saint and Doctor of the Church. |
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St. Francis of the Seven Seas
St.
Francis Xavier is known as the apostle of India. He traveled extensively
throughout the far East to evangelize the area. The fruits of his efforts
are still apparent through that part of the world. |
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St.
Dominic and the Rosary
St.
Dominic started the Dominican Order of Preachers. He was also favored to
receive the Rosary directly from the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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St.
Elizabeth's Crowns
The
holy St. Elizabeth of Hungary tried to maintain her country's Catholic
faith. She had much to suffer but persevered through it all.
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Mother Cabrini
Mother Cabrini was an Italian nun sent to America to assist her order. She
has now been canonized as a saint. |
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The Cure of Ars
St.
John Marie Vianney spent many hours in the confessional to confess those
from all over Europe. He frequently fought with the devil who was angry at
so many souls being snatched from his grasp.
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Fr. Marquette
Fr.
Marquette explored much of the Canadian and American west when it was
nothing but wilderness. |
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Bernadette
Here
is St. Bernadette Soubirous, the simple French girl who talked with Our Lady
at Lourdes, France. Hers is an example of saintly virtue which heaven
revealed by preserving her body incorrupt to this day.
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St. Ignatius
St.
Ignatius was a soldier and adventurer when he was young but, like St. Paul,
her received the grace of a complete conversion and became a fervent apostle
himself. |
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St. Catherine Labouré
St.
Catherine is the saint of the Miraculous Medal, who was instructed by Our
Lady to have a medal made that would confer powerful graces upon those who
wore it. Indeed, miracles began to occur immediately and continue to this
day. |
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Mother Seton
Dealt
a cruel blow by the early death of her husband, Mother Seton was left of
care for her children. Sacrificing her family, she embarked on a mission to
teach children. |
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St. Benedict
St.
Benedict founded the Benedictine Order and the Rule of St. Benedict that is
the model for many religious communities. He was favored by many miracles. |
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St. Joan
St.
Joan of Arc was a simple, 16 yr. old farmer's daughter who after being told
by her patron saints that she had a mission, set out to save France. She was
betrayed, suffered a mock trial and was burned at the stake at the age of 19
after accomplishing what she had set out to do. Inspiring. |
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St.
Vincent de Paul
St.
Vincent de Paul is the well-beloved saint who took up the cause of the poor
in France during a time when no one cared. His legacy continues today
through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which is dedicated to serving
the needs of the poor. |
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St. Katherine Drexel
An
American saint, Katherine Drexel concerned herself especially for the the
poor, native and black population, providing them with care and education,
spending a a considerable personal fortune in the process. |
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St. Thomas More of London
St.
Thomas was Lord Chancellor of England, the second most powerful position
after the King himself. When King Henry VIII demanded a divorce on illegal
grounds, St. Thomas could not compromise his faith or ethics even though he
knew it meant his life. An example of courage and fortitude. |
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