Clare a plain robe and veil. Under the advisement of Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare decided to join the convent of the Benedictine Nuns of San Paulo. Saint Clare showed an extreme amount of courage and strength, by giving her entire life for Jesus Christ. Over time, other women joined the convent to become brides of Christ, and gave up their wealth and money. They were called the “Poor Ladies of San Damiano” and were known for their devotion to the Lord and how powerful their prayers were; which is why Assisi was saved from invaders twice. Over time they ended up naming the order “The Poor Ladies”. Another beautiful female saint to admire, is Saint Catherine of Siena. At an early age, Saint Catherine devoted her life to God. During
St. Patrick was born in Scotland around the year of 385. While he was still a young boy, he was captured during a raid and was taken to Ireland. In Ireland, he worked as a slave tending to sheep. During his slavery, he turned to God in prayer. One night, God came to St. Patrick in a dream, telling him to go to the sea and return to Scotland. St. Patrick reunited with his family back in Scotland, but in another dream, the Irish people told him to return to them. Then, St. Patrick studied for the priesthood and was ordained as a bishop. After returning to Ireland, St. Patrick began to preaching the Gospel. St. Patrick’s teachings converted many people to Christianity, and he helped build churches all throughout Ireland. On March 17,
I chose Saint Lucy Filippini as my Confirmation Saint because I strive to be a teacher when I grow up. I want to be a teacher because I want children to learn about the history of the world and how our religion evolved into what it is today. I want all children to be able to learn about their faith and it’s history. Saint Lucy Filippini opened schools for girls to teach them about religion and other studies. As a young woman that goes to a catholic school I want to be able to be able to model and spread the faith like
Throughout history stories have been twisted to appeal to a target audience. St George is one of those characters. He originally was a Roman soldier who was killed for his beliefs, then a knight in shining armor who ran around saving princesses and slaying dragons. He was a real person who became legendary, and who influenced many cultures.
St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. He was born in Roman Britain and when he was fourteen or so, he was captured by Irish pirates during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. At the time, Ireland was a land of Druids and pagans but Patrick turned to God and wrote his memoir, The Confession. In The Confession, he wrote: "The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was roused, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same. I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn.
The religious order the sister’s charity of St Josephs was founded by Elizabeth Seton in the united states. She founded this religious order in 1815 after a number of struggles including the death of her husband. She married her husband in 1794 and he was a wealthy business man. Elizabeth and William Seton had five children and 3 of them died at a very young age. Although she was very busy raising her children she still found time to help the sick and dying among her family, friends and neighbours.
Saint Anthony of Egypt was a saint that was considered the father of organized monasticism and was known for living an angelic and inspirational life. Saint Anthony was born in the year of 251 AD in Egypt and died on January 17, 356 in Egypt as well. Saint Anthony lived out his calling from God by becoming a monk and living in the mountains to grow closer to God through prayer. Saint Anthony was a very inspirational saint that lived an extraordinary life and was a very different saint from the others. (Saint Anthony of Egypt).
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Laura of St. Catherine of Siena is recognized as a role model for all girls because she stood up for what she believed in. “In an era in which women were supposed to stay by men, Laura dared to follow God’s call, even though she was called crazy,” stated Sister Aida Orobio. Laura’s most famous memory is of a doctor who was dying of lupus, kidney damage, and muscular degeneration prayed to St. Laura on night then was completely cured the next morning (“Miracle Could Allow Canonization of First Colombian-Born Saint”). This event is what truly started her road to sainthood. Laura was beatified on April 25, 2004 by Pope John Paul II. Eleven years later, Laura was canonized by our very own Pope Francis in 2013 (“St. Laura of St. Catherine of
St. Catherine of Siena was an important figure of the church by how she would redirect people to the path of Christ.She was known for her spiritual conviction and wisdom. Everyone trusted her because she was fully devoted to the church. No one ever doubted he love for God.
You, St. Clare the worthy servant of God, graced with beauty on earth and now the privilege of gazing at the kind and loving face of Jesus in the heavenly kingdom.
Saint Francis was one of the most selfless people to live. Francis gave up his rich and lavish life style to live as Jesus Christ did. There are many qualities that Saint Francis possessed that I can connect to a few people I know, but the few that I am going to be relating to my life would be his generosity, how prayerful he was and his humbleness. I believe that two of my close friends possess qualities that make them like Francis.
Saint Andrew is one of the twelve apostles that is also known as the “Protocletus”. He was born around 5 or 6 B.C. in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. His brother, younger or older, is Simon Peter another disciple of Jesus who became the first Pope of the church. His father, John, was a fisherman. Like his father, Andrew and Peter became fisherman on the Sea of Galilee.
There are so very many Catholic Saints, but female saints have gone through some very appalling treatment, yet still have stayed extremely secure in their faith and their beliefs. Saint Mary the Blessed Virgin, Saint Mary of Magdala, Saint Faith of Conques, Saint Agnes of Rome, Saint Bridget of Kildare, Saint Adela, Saint Rosalia (known as ‘The little saint’), Saint Maria Goretti, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta are all examples of such women. These individuals have all definitely had very terrible experiences and have been treated rather
Álainn, which means beautiful in Irish. Even though I haven’t been to Ireland, I have seen pictures, and it is beautiful country. I am Irish because of my dad’s ancestors who came to America in the late 1800’s. The countries weather is amazing compared to what I have. In Ireland there is a plenty of things to do during the day. My family celebrates some of the Irish holidays, but we don’t do any of their customs. I was so excited to learn about the culture and the life of the Irish.
Dubliners by James Joyce is a collection of stories centered around Joyce’s intentions to write the moral history of Dublin’s paralysis. Although paralysis seems to be the main theme in Dubliners, another motif comes across in the pages of the stories. As if all of the mental, physical, and emotional problems weren’t enough, many of the characters in Dubliners are alcoholics. Joyce utilizes the character of the drunk in many of the stories in Dubliners; hardly a story skips a mention of a drink. The negative effects of alcohol occur again and again through the collection of stories. For the most part, men are brought down by their addiction to alcohol and their inability to control themselves when they are drunk. In Dubliners, the characters seek their own desires, face obstacles that frustrate them, and ultimately give in to their need to consume alcohol. With Dubliners, James Joyce brings attention to the different issues that consuming alcohol caused in early 20th century Ireland using three particular stories; “Counterparts”, “Grace” and “Ivy Day in the Committee Room”.