A Walk & a Chat with the Saints

Saint Clare of Assisi [Aug.11]

St. Clare Clare was a beautiful Italian noblewoman who became the Foundress of an order of nuns now called “Poor Clares.” When she heard St. Francis of Assisi preach, her heart burned with a great desire to imitate Francis and to live a poor humble life for Jesus. So one evening, she ran away from […]

St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr

SAINT LAWRENCE Martyr, c.-258 The popular legend that portrays Saint Lawrence lying on a gridiron and giving instructions for his own roasting may be no more than a myth; Lawrence himself, however, is a reality, and legends only point to the widespread devotion to him among early Christians. He was one of seven deacons in […]

Chat with St Dominic

SAINT DOMINIC [Confessor, c.1170-1221] Dominic de Guzman was one of those best and remarkable assets that characterized the Medieval Europe. He founded Order of Preachers, or Dominicans as the order is usually called. Today, Australia is celebrating his feast. So let’s get him for a chat. JF: So St Dominic, do you mind telling us […]

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