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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.

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. The featured Saint for this post is St Gerard.

The interesting story of Saint Helen the mother of Constantine the Great. It also includes the blogger's reflection on the life of this saint.

This is a blog about Catholic Saints. Today's featured saint is Saint Sebastian.

Pope John Paul II declared him the "The Patron Saint of Our Difficult Century"

Chickweed is used in alternative medicine as a laxative, astringent, carminative, diuretic ...for more go to medicinalplants101.blogspot.com

This is a blog about catholic saints. Please visit whatisasaint.blogspot.com and read the blogger's reflection about the featured saint - St Emerentiana as well as other saints.

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....

A wonderful blog by two Catholic homeschooling moms in Boston. It grew out of a workshop they were conducting.

Ginkgo is effective in helping to treat conditions which involve the blood vessels.

Hibiscus has antioxidant properties of flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds and anthocyanins that can prevent the oxidation of Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL). These antioxidants also help control cholesterol levels and reduce heart disease.

The fruit of Noni contains a natural alkaloid xeronine that helps treat gastric ulcer, menstrual cramps, arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

A decoction of the bark, when taken in large doses, is used as an agent that promotes menstrual discharge and alleviates menstrual pains. It is helpful in expectorating blood from some part of the respiratory tract and also an excellent astringent.

The aloe vera plant has been found to have great contributions to health, both internally and externally. It also cures several illnesses and ailments, having anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and anti-bacterial properties.

It is a good source of fiber; minerals; vitamin E, folacin and other B vitamins and monounsaturated fat.

Kind of "homemade" look, as if one person wrote the HTML alone. Somewhat rustic.

A blog about Saints that includes a reflection from the blogger.

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.