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    scripted. Intercessory prayers were made mostly to the venerated saints instead of directly to Jesus Christ. In fact, two of the most common intercessory prayers I said to the saints were to St. Jude, the Patron Saint of Hopelessness and St. Michael, the Archangel, who is the Patron Saint and protector of those in public safety. For many years it was understood that if you needed something in prayer, you prayed to the appropriate saint in ritualistic prayer. As I mentioned fasting was associated

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    depending on what they are trying to find out about. One example of a study can be found in William Chambliss’ article “The Saints and the Roughnecks.” To gather the data for this study, Chambliss examined the ethnography of Hanibal High School and two of its prominent gangs. His two years of direct behavioral research allowed him to thoroughly scrutinize the effects of class on the Saints and the Roughnecks. The conclusions that he drew, stemming from the unequal treatment of the gangs, were sound because

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    The cross-pollination religious customs and material culture in the Cuban Diaspora has provided a wealth of indigenous and assimilative sources (Gordon, 2014: 53), and this has afforded Mendive a rich abundance of inherited iconography of fauna, flora and otherworldly phenomena to consume and use in the process of creating his artworks. Mendive is able to animate the pantheon of Orishas, depicted as either interacting with or sometimes assimilating human postures and gestures. Such representations

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    end of each chapter. It required me to explain theological terms, concepts and view of each theologian in my own words. Another reading required for this course is called the Patron Saints for Postmoderns by Chris R. Armstrong, where I’ve learned about many Saints and contribution to the churches. The Patron Saints Forum allows me to relate theological understandings to the actions of real people. The recent assignment, research paper, was the most difficult paper I have ever written which challenge

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    The Life Of Joan Of Arc

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    Isabelle or Romée. Her mother taught her how to work at home and on the farm. About God and the Catholic Church she only ever learned. When she hit the age of thirteen, she started hearing voices and having visions. In a few of her visions were Saint Michael and Saint Catherine. To help fight for France against the English she believed that they were all telling her. At sixteen years of age, she was forced into a marriage by her father after taking a vow of chastity, so she went to the court and they said

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    The Description The cultural group I decided to gain more insight on through this experience was the Italian culture. Explain history and describe! The immersion experiences in which I participated were great opportunities to learn about the culture in more depth. The first experience I was able to attend was on June 13, 2015. In downtown Indianapolis Indiana, I had the opportunity to attend the Italian Culture Festival. Organized each year by the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, this festival was

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    Mother Daughter Talk (July 7, 2017) Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Outline: I will start by introducing myself. Explain what my Catholic faith means to me and how it has helped me in my life, especially in my relationship with my own daughter. (I am married with three kids, two boys and one girl. They are all college students right now. I converted to the Catholic Church 23 years ago. I have been an ESL teacher for more than 20 years. I was a RCIA and confirmation teacher for a few years

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    "What dear brothers, is more delightful than the voice of the Lord calling to us?" ~ Saint Benedict. Benedict was born on March 2, 480 in Norcia, Italy. As a child, Benedict attended primary school in his hometown. However, he then traveled to Rome to continue his studies in literature and law. Appalled by Rome's political issues, Benedict decided to leave the city and reside with a group of priests. In the ministry, he preformed his first miracle. Benedict restored a broken wheat sifter to its perfect

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    A saint is someone who is a great example of Christ and is officially said to be in heaven. St. Therese of Lisieux fits this definition by showing people how to live for God. At Confirmation, the confirmandi chooses a certain saint who they hope to follow throughout their lives. One of the most important sacraments is Confirmation. At Confirmation, Catholics become official adults of the church. When Catholics receive this sacrament, they fully unwrap the gifts of the Holy Spirit that they received

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    The Death Of The Saint

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    In most families, there are people that can be categorized as rebels or saints. The rebel is usually the one that’s always getting into trouble and living their lives how they want it, not how the family wishes. Then there’s the saint, the one parents would say in an example of a perfect child and never disappoints the family. In my family, I am more of a rebel, but not the type to start riots and problems. Just live my life how I want it and not let others control my future. Whenever something big

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