Heroes of the Faith: Recent Episodes
Isaac Longworth
Did you know that you are called to be a saint? Listen in as Isaac Longworth, a Catholic seminarian with the Companions of the Cross, dives into the lives of popular saints, as well as some you might not know yet. Come and see how these ordinary men and women became Heroes of the Faith, and be inspired to become a saint yourself! (Originally recorded as a weekly radio show aired on Radio Maria)
He was a fierce king of the Vikings. He won his first battle when he was only twelve years old. He united his people into one nation of Norway. Who is he?
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He was raised in an alcoholic home. He suffered horrible abuse from his family. When he was only twelve, he became the first Christian to be martyred in Mexico. Who is he?
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She resisted her parents who were pressuring her into marriage. She lived alone in a tomb for many years. She suffered terribly from cancer and infection. Who is she?
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She was raised in the Confucian religion. She went against her culture to find the truth of God. She withstood interrogation and torture through her simple faith. Who is she?
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He was a missionary to the New World. He lived and worked among the Indigenous tribes of Canada. He courageously faced down tribal warriors in order to give his people time to escape. Who is he?
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He was in the inner circle of Jesus. He lived with Mother Mary after the crucifixion of her son. He received revelations about the end of the world while exiled on a prison island. Who is he?
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A mob tried to make him a bishop before he was fully Christian. He arranged sit-ins to prevent his church from being seized by political enemies. He stood up to the power of the Emperor in order to defend the Eucharist. Who is he?
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He was an illicit great-grandson of a pope. He was a member of the powerful and infamous Borgia family. He was an exorcist who battled with many demons. Who is he?
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She was a medical doctor who ran her own health clinic. She resisted pressure to have an abortion during a difficult pregnancy. She is the patron saint of the Pro-Life Movement. Who is she?
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WARNING: This show contains mature themes that could be inappropriate for some listeners.
Demons tried to hide a book he wrote. He had to work hard to overcome his anger issues. He preached the power of consecration to Jesus through Mary. Who is he?
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He was a thief and a murderer. He ran a gang of dangerous bandits. His life was changed completely after meeting a mysterious group of desert monks. Who is he?
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She was orphaned at the age of five. She had mysterious visions while in prayer. She helped to spread Eucharistic Adoration throughout the whole Church. Who is she?
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She lived a life of chastity in the midst of a sex-crazed culture. She is the patron saint of those who suffer from breast cancer. She resisted the impure advances of a man even under threat of death. Who is she?
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He physically fought with demons. He showed tough love in the confessional. He had the gift of tongues. Who is he?
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He raised over twenty-eight people from the dead. He was known to fly through the air while preaching. He introduced thousands of Jews and Muslims to Jesus. Who is he?
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He decided to become a Christian when he was a teenager. He was shunned by his family for his decision to go to church. He refused to abandon his faith in Jesus, despite being threatened with a horrible death. Who is he?
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He is the real person behind the legend of Santa Claus. He worked miracles to take care of the poor in his city. He rescued innocent people from the death penalty. Who is he?
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She was paralyzed for four years when she was a child. She had a vision of Jesus after coming home from a dance party. She had a vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Who is she?
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He was born a slave, and endured racism and bigotry throughout his life. He had angels help him when he washed the dishes. He predicted the exact timing of his death. Who is he?
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He went to dangerous gang members to tell them about Jesus. He was put in prison for defying the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte. He worked many miracles, including being in two places at once, floating in the air, and speaking in tongues. Who is he?
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She was a successful businesswoman looking for love. He was a bachelor who thought he would spend his life alone. Together, they started a family that would produce many saints. Who are they?
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He went through a period of intense depression and nervous breakdown. He led over 72,000 Calvinists back to the Catholic Church. He had to evade multiple assassination attempts on his life. Who is he?
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As a teenager, she entered into an arranged marriage with her husband. She helped to build up the Church in Poland. She used her influence to lead her family and her people closer to God. Who is she?
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He served as an outlaw priest when it was illegal to be a Christian in Vietnam. He took on a secret identity in order to hide from the police. He was arrested several times and brutally tortured for his faith in Jesus. Who is he?
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He was socially awkward and struggled with learning disabilities. He was known for supernaturally levitating during prayer. He worked so many miracles that his critics accused him of witchcraft. Who is he?
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She was raised without her family. She had visions of Jesus in Heaven. She was able to speak with the souls of the dead from the afterlife. Who is she?
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She was raised in an impoverished and dysfunctional family. She was excommunicated by a misled bishop. She is the only canonized Australian saint. Who is she?
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He became a Christian even though his father was a pagan priest. He won people over by the beautiful music he wrote. He fought false teachers who were trying to mix occult practices with Christianity. Who is he?
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He served as a deacon at a time when it was dangerous to be a Christian. He outsmarted a greedy magistrate who had put him on trial. He made jokes, even while his enemies were torturing him. Who is he?
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She was addicted to sex and alcohol. She worked as a prostitute after running away from home. She decided to change her life after having a powerful encounter with the Virgin Mother of God. Who is she?
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He lived a life of luxury and political privilege before undergoing a deeper conversion. He stood up to the bullying of the king of England when most others bishops were compromised. He defended the Church at the risk of his own life. Who is he?
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Jesus often stayed with her family when he traveled through her town. Her brother was brought back to life after being dead for four days. She was one of Jesus' best friends, and she wasn't afraid to speak bluntly to him. Who is she?
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His whole family was Buddhist before converting to Christianity. He lived in a country where it was illegal to be Catholic. He preached about Jesus even up to the moment of his execution. Who is he?
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A prophecy was made about her future when she was just a child. She saved her people from the attacks of barbarian armies. She was known for her powerful prophetic gifts. Who is she?
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He was an altar server when it was illegal to be a Christian. He volunteered to bring Holy Communion to imprisoned Christians. He defended the Eucharist from a hostile mob. Who is he?
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He was one of the best preachers in the history of the Church. He used the gift of tongues so that everyone could understand him. People still ask him for help in finding lost things. Who is he?
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She was possessed by seven demons. Her mysterious life has led to many different theories and rumours. She was the first recorded eye-witness of the Resurrection of Jesus. Who is she?
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He rescued thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. He called the Second Vatican Council. He was known for his witty sense of humour. Who is he?
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He left his home in France to be a missionary to the Indigenous peoples of North America. He was named a "Living Martyr" by the Pope. He bravely returned to live among the people who had enslaved and tortured him. Who is he?
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She mystically experienced the suffering of Jesus every single Friday. She would engage in wrestling matches with the Devil. She was known to bargain years of her life away in order to win back sinners. Who is she?
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He spent his life searching for what was really true. He studied ancient prophecies that foretold the coming of Jesus. He risked his life to defend Christianity from those who lied about it. Who is he?
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He went forty days without eating or drinking. God spoke to him in a dream when he fell asleep during prayer. He lived on the top of a pillar for thirty-six years. Who is he?
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She was born into slavery. She was a skilled beer brewer. She joined in St. Patrick's mission to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. Who is she?
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He made a high stakes bargain with God during a terrible storm at sea. He was made a bishop even though he didn't want the job. He defended the Christian truth that the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person. Who is he?
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He is the first Filipino saint. He had to flee the country after being falsely accused of murder. He was brutally tortured for being Catholic. Who is he?
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She was born blind, hunchbacked, and a dwarf. She was cruelly isolated from others due to her condition. She visited prisons to minister to criminals. Who is she?
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He was a family man and adoptive father. He was pressured to abandon the Church but never caved. He was known for his sarcastic sense of humour, which he showed even up to the point of his death. Who is he?
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He was the messenger of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He helped end a religious culture of human sacrifice. He is the first Indigenous American man to be recognized as a saint. Who is he?
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She is the first Colombian to be canonized a saint. She overcame childhood abandonment and rejection. She fought systemic racism in her country by serving the Indigenous tribes. Who is she?
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His country was divided by religious hostility. He lived in extreme solitude and silence as a hermit. He became famous for his miracles worked among Christians and non-Christians alike. Who is he?
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She is the patron saint of television, even though they weren't invented in her lifetime. She founded the Franciscan Order for women. She had to fight the Pope for the right to live complete poverty. Who is she?
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He was taught by the Apostle John. He argued with the Roman Emperor about the truth of Christianity. He was sentenced to be fed to lions in the Coliseum in Rome. Who is he?
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He lived his life as a violent robber. He was sentenced to a horrible death for his crimes. He met Jesus at the very end of his life, crucified beside him. Who is he?
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She was a Hungarian princess. She raised three children as a single mother. She used her wealth and influence to care for the sick and the poor. Who is she?
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He left his home to be a missionary in Hawaii. He helped people break free from the grip of addiction. He risked his own health to be the chaplain of a quarantined leper colony. Who is he?
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She marred her great beauty in order to avoid unwanted marriage proposals. She was able to negotiate with mosquitoes. She is featured on Peruvian money to this day. Who is she?
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He survived the Nazi occupation of his country, and studied for the priesthood in secret. Despite assassination attempts, he resisted the evils of Communism, and helped bring down the Soviet Union. He was the most traveled Pope ever, and was the most viewed person in human history. Who is he?
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He refused to betray the secrets he heard in confession. He defended the Church in the face of a tyrannical king. He was an expert in Canon Law, and fought for the rights of the Church. Who is he?
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She had dreams that directed her towards her path in life. She saw and spoke to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Millions of people have worn the Miraculous Medal which she was given. Who is she?
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He was raised Eastern Orthodox, but entered full communion with the Catholic Church as a young man. He pursued holiness despite the bad example of the worldly priests who he lived with. He dedicated his life to bringing unity between divided Christians. Who is he?
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His brothers kidnapped him to stop him from becoming a priest. He presented some of the best arguments to prove God's existence. He is considered the most brilliant Doctor of the Church. Who is he?
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She secretly smuggled priests in Vietnam when it was illegal to be Christian. She had a terrifying showdown with poisonous snakes. She disobeyed a powerful Emperor's decree. Who is she?
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He used to hate and attack Christians before he met Jesus for himself. He is responsible for writing much of the New Testament. He traveled the Roman Empire, preaching the Gospel to Jews and non-Jews alike. Who is he?
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He was a fisherman before being called to lead the Church. He personally traveled with Jesus for three years during his ministry on earth. He preached a homily that converted three thousand people in one day. Who is he?
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He was sent to convert a dangerous and bizarre cult. Tradition says that he introduced the rosary to the world. He founded the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominicans. Who is he?
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She discovered a simple way to become a great saint. She struggled with intense emotional disorders. She is the youngest saint in history to be declared a Doctor of the Church. Who is she?
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Her life is a classic tale of rags to riches. She made one of the most important archaeological discoveries in history. She endured divorce, political turmoil, and war before becoming Empress of Rome. Who is she?
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She was raised in a dysfunctional, alcoholic family. She was violently attacked by demons. She was an Indian nun who belonged to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Who is she?
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He defended the Church from the lies of Freemasonry. He organized an army to win the world for Jesus and Mary. He was sent to the infamous Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz. Who is he?
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He left France to be a missionary in Canada. He lived among the Huron people in order to share Christianity with them. After a raid, he was captured and tortured by an Iroquois war party. Who is he?
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She is the youngest Catholic saint. She received messages from both an angel and The Blessed Virgin Mary, and even saw what Hell looked like. She was one of the children of Fatima, where the sun danced in the sky before 30,000 people. Who is she?
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He spent his life serving the African slaves who had been cruelly trafficked in the Spanish colonies. He advocated for the rights of Africans to receive the sacraments, despite the opposition of racist members of his congregation. He baptized around 300,000 people during his ministry. Who is he?
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He was the main defender of the Nicene Creed which Christians still profess today. He was unjustly sent into exile five different times. He was banished to the Egyptian desert where he lived for six years. Who is he?
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She is the first American-born saint. She was shunned by her family for becoming Catholic. She provided education for poor children who couldn't afford it. Who is she?
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He was converted by a roommate in university. He baptized around 700,000 people during his missionary exploits through Asia. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and was able to miraculously preach in languages he did not know. Who is he?
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She received messages and visions from Jesus since the time she was a little girl. She challenged kings, bishops, and even the Pope to leave their sinful lifestyles behind. She generously used her wealth to provide for unwed mothers and women of the streets. Who is she?
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He was a lawyer who left his practice after being scandalized by the corruption in the legal system. His preaching was so good, that his opponents came to listen to him. He defended the Church's teaching that Jesus died for everyone, not just a select few. Who is he?
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He served as a page in the royal court of Uganda. He risked everything to resist the homosexual demands of his king. He joyfully sang and joked while on the way to his death. Who is he?
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She was an Irish princess, famed for her beauty. She revolutionized the care of mental illness patients in Medieval Europe. Due to her father's impure obsession, she had to run away from home. Who is she?
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She grew up living in an abandoned prison. As a teenager she had visions of a Lady from Heaven. Because of her, six million people travel every year to her hometown of Lourdes, France. Who is she?
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He was mentored by the Apostle John. He defended the Old Testament from those who were trying to remove it from the Bible. At the age of eighty-six, he was sentenced to be burned alive for being a Christian. Who is he?
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She left everything behind to live with and serve the poor of India. She was known globally for her charity, recognized by world leaders, and even won the Nobel Peace Prize. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, who continue to serve the poorest of the poor. Who is she?
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He dreamt of being a war-hero until his leg was shattered by a cannonball during a siege. He had a dramatic conversion after reading the lives of the saints, and became a master of prayer and spiritual discernment. He founded the Jesuits, who continue to preach and teach all over the world. Who is he?
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He led the angels of Heaven into battle against the demons, casting them into Hell. At the end of the world, he will rise up to defend the Church from the Antichrist. He is a powerful warrior sent by God to protect us from evil forces that seek our destruction. Who is he?
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After surviving the French Revolution, he deserted the French Army in order to follow his conscience. He survived off a diet of potatoes and bread for years, and was physically attacked by the Devil on many occasions. Thousands of people came from all over France to experience healings, miracles, and his supernatural knowledge in confession. Who is he?
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As a teenager, God gave her a mission to liberate her country from foreign invaders. She was shot and wounded while leading troops in battle. She was forced to defend herself in court after she was accused of being a witch. Who is she?
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Since she was a little girl, she had visions of God and could sometimes tell the future. She was an expert in botany, music, theology, poetry, medicine, and even beer-making. She founded convents, advised Emperors, and was eventually named a Doctor of the Church. Who is she?
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He accidentally became addicted to prescription drugs after a painful illness. He was refused the sacraments for years because he was viewed as a hopeless addict. He was caught up in the Boxer Rebellion that swept through China. Who is he?
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Her family was involved in a vicious blood feud. She suffered through an arranged marriage with an abusive husband. She had a supernatural experience in which her forehead was pierced by an invisible thorn from Jesus' crown. Who is she?
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He was the earthly father of Jesus and the husband of Mary. The entire year of 2021 has been dedicated to him. He is an amazing example of family life, fatherhood, and how to have a happy death. Who is he?
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She was only 11 when she became a saint. She appeared in prison after her death to forgive her murderer. Her prayers are especially powerful for those who are trying to forgive those who have hurt them. Who is she?
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He courageously faced down the barbarian king Atilla the Hun. He defended the true identity of Jesus, which was under attack by rebellious bishops. He was such a good pope, that he earned the nickname "The Great". Who is he?
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As a child, she was kidnapped and made a slave. She was sold to a new family in Italy, where she learned about Christianity. During the bombings of World War II, her town suffered no casualties, which the townspeople attributed to her protection. Who is she?
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She had mystical experiences of God, that included a marriage ceremony with Jesus. She helped solve a crisis in the Church, by exhorting bishops, monarchs, and even the pope to do the right thing. She survived for years on only the Eucharist. Who is she?
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His miraculous birth was prophesied by an angel. He prepared the way for the arrival of Jesus, who was his cousin. His severed head was brought out as a present at a birthday party. Who is he?
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He joined a bizarre cult and lived a lustful life, even fathering an illicit child with a concubine. After a dramatic conversion to Christianity, he became known for his brilliant preaching and writing, earning him the title "The Doctor of Grace." He taught that we cannot earn our salvation, but that Heaven is a free gift of God by His grace. Who is he?
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She did not have a happy marriage, but was able to win over her pagan husband to Christianity before his death. She persevered in prayer for her rebellious son Augustine, who would one day become a great saint, and Doctor of the Church. She's the saint that I most often direct people to for intercession for family conversion. Who is she?
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After being the first native Korean to be ordained a priest, he was smuggled back into Korea to serve the underground church there. He boldly evangelized his captors as they were torturing him, begging them to become Christians so that they could join him in Heaven. Who is he?
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She served as a nurse during World War I. She was a brilliant philosopher who studied phenomenology under Edmund Husserl. As a Jewish convert, she faced persecution from the Nazis during the Holocaust in Germany. Who is she?
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He was only twelve years old when he joined the army in the Cristero Rebellion. He fought for the freedom of Catholics to celebrate their faith in the face of persecution by an atheist government. He bravely refused to deny Jesus as his King, despite threats, torture, and death. Who is he?
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In his twenties, he was known for his love of parties, but after his conversion, he gave everything away to live in complete poverty. He preached all over Italy and even went to preach to the Muslims during the Crusades. He had a special love for animals, and made the very first Nativity Scene for Christmas. Who is he?
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As punishment for being Christian, these two women were thrown in front of a wild heifer to be trampled to death. One was a slave who had to give birth to her baby while in prison. The other was a noblewoman who had visions of the afterlife from her cell. Who are they?
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As the son of a biracial couple, he faced cruel discrimination and bigotry throughout his life. He was able to talk with mice and other animals who he befriended. He had the supernatural ability to be in more than one place at the same time. Who is he?
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He was the very first Christian to be killed for his faith. Witnesses said that during his trial, his face looked like the face of an angel. He was ordained a deacon by the Apostles. Who is he?
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She saw visions of Jesus while she was at a dance party. She is responsible for the famous painting of the "Divine Mercy", and her messages about God's mercy have spread across the world. Who is she?
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She was the first Native American woman to be canonized a saint. She survived the dangers of war and smallpox that devastated her Mohawk tribe. She ran away from her family when they tried to force her into a marriage. Who is she?
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He lived through the collapse of the Roman Empire. A crow saved his life when a jealous priest tried to kill him. He lived in a cave by himself for three years. Who is he?
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He was a tax collector, hated by his people for collaborating with their oppressors. As a Jew, he was able to show other Jews that Jesus was the Messiah who had been prophesied. Inspired by God, he wrote part of the Bible. Who is he?
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She ran away from home as a child. She saw visions of where she would go in Hell if she didn't become a saint, and she was known to float in the air while praying. She was the first woman to be named a Doctor of the Church. Who is she?
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Thousands of people celebrate him every year by drinking beer and wearing green. He was kidnapped and sold as a slave. He is the patron saint of Ireland, and engaged in a spiritual showdown with demonic sorcerers. Who is he?
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He was so well respected at Oxford University, that the Queen of England was impressed by him. He became a priest in secret, and had to travel around the country in disguise to avoid capture. Who is he?
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She is the only human being besides Jesus who never sinned. She was told by an angel that she would be the Mother of God. She is the Queen of Heaven and Earth and is our Heavenly Mother as well. Who is she?
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Why do Catholics pray to saints? How do you become a saint? What is a saint anyways?
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