Murderous Saints: St Olga and St Vladimir
Saint Olga was a mass murderer and her grandson, Saint Vladimir, was a rapist and conducted human sacrifices.
Dec 27, 2011
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Larry Putt
St. Damien of Molokai
Father Damien of Molokai dedicated his life to caring for the lepers of Molokai until he too succumbed to the disease. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II
Dec 8, 2011
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Allienne Becker
St. Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles
St. Paul, a persecutor of Christians, encountered Christ and was instantly transformed into a fearless apostle who was martyred under Nero.
Nov 30, 2011
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Allienne Becker
St. John of God, Patron Saint of Firefighters and Hospitals
Once a vice-loving soldier, then locked away as a lunatic, St. John of God devoted the latter years of his life to helping the poor and sick.
Nov 22, 2011
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Larry Putt
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys (1653-1700): Teacher, Mother, Leader
Marguerite Bourgeoys devoted herself to the colonists of New France, serving as a teacher, leader and mother while founding a religious order.
Aug 19, 2011
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Bonnie Way
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