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St.Agnes' martyrdom inspire us to be pure, courageous and loyal to our God.
Agnes had the courage and the faith to act as boldly as she did in standing up for the teachings of Christ....
Saul shifted directions when his sight returned after a few days. Who wouldn't? He began to preach the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. The change in him was so radical he preached the gospel even inside synagogues! Clearly, these were Jewish holy territories, definitely off-limits to evangelizing Christians. Paul's gumption incurred the hatred of his fellow Jews who drove him out of the city. Isn't it ironic that it was this Jew who had brutally killed early Christians thereby quashing newly-formed groups of budding Christians?
A blog about the lives of Saints. It also includes the reflection of the blogger on the featured Saint. The readers are also encouraged to share their reflections, input and insights.
A blog about the lives of Saints. It also includes the reflection of the blogger on the featured Saint. The readers are also encouraged to share their reflections, input and insights.
The featured Saint for this post is St Gerard.
In her solitude, Barbara encountered God. Her mind, heart and soul were opened by the grace of God to feel His presence and because of this she was convinced of the existence of God and was able to endure the terrible torture.
Saint John Bosco became the bearer of God's love to these young boys. With John's gift of
friendship, joy, love of life...he dedicated his life to service and reached out to these
children to provide for them both their material and spiritual needs.
May we continue to walk with others in the spirit of St. John Bosco and fulfill every human
longing for love, joy and meaning.
The first citizen of the United States of America to be canonized a saint. Please also read the reflection of the blogger and share your own reflections and insights as well.