The Life of St Jerome
St Jerome is one of the pivotal figures in the growth of Christianity, we look back at his life and […]
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St Joseph of Cupertino: The Saint Who Took to the Air
At exam time, students may call on the help of St Joseph of Cupertino, a holy man who was treated
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St Ignatius of Loyola: How a Cannonball Changed the World
Some saints live unholy lives until they let God intervene. Günther Simmermacher looks at one such life — that of
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Our Lady and the Three Kids
In 1917, three children reported visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in rural Portugal. Günther Simmermacher & Junno Arocho Esteves
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St Catherine of Siena: The young woman who brought the pope home
Few mystics were also influential diplomats. St Catherine of Siena, a Doctor of the Church, was both before her death
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St Joseph: The Man who Raised the Lord
As the man who raised the Saviour, St Joseph holds a special place in the Catholic heart. Günther Simmermacher looks
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Is this the Next African Saint?
A priest in Nigeria and monk in England, Bl Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi once taught a future cardinal. Günther Simmermacher
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St Maximilian Kolbe: The Remarkable Martyr to Nazis
He was a Franciscan, writer, publisher, monastery founder, missionary, and martyr of charity. The life of St Maximilian Kolbe is
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Uganda Martyrs: There’s More to the Story
I was pleased to read the balanced account of the story of St Charles Lwanga and his martyred companions, written
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