Lives of Saints
THE COURAGE OF SAINT AGATHA
The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha A tale of pain and sacrifice Her body, forgotten by the knife Now rests in a field, rotting away Buried deep under the earth She tasted its bitter taste Her […]
Lives of Saints
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A PRAYER TO BLESSED FATHER CYPRIAN IWENE TANSI
Blessed Father Cyprian Iwene Tansi Pure and humble servant of God Your life was a testimony of faith And inspired us to follow the same path In distant lands you heard the call To spread […]
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PRAYER TO SAINT PRISCA
O blessed Saint Prisca Martyr of ancient Rome You endured great suffering Alone in the name of Jesus Your faith was unbreakable When you were cruelly persecuted You remained steadfast and faithful In the face […]
Lives of Saints
Saint Prisca – poem
In ancient Rome, there lived a girl A faithful Christian, her faith a pearl Saint Prisca was her name, only a child But her devotion to God was strong and wild She refused to […]
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Saint Benedict Joseph Labre – “Saint of the poor”
“God will assist me, and will guide me in the enterprise which He has Himself inspired: it is not permitted to us to resist the will of God” – St. Benedict Joseph Labre Benedict Joseph […]
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Happiness in answering God’s call
Fr. Ambrose Grittani found his happiness in answering God’s call as a priest. Born in Ceglie del Campo (Bari) – Italy on October 11 1907, Fr. Ambrose Grittani was inspired in his feelings of deep […]
Lives of Saints
Blessed Father Tansi – A man after God’s own heart
“Entreat me not to leave thee, Lord For oh, I love Thee so And where Thou goest Lord of Love There will I also go Wherever Thou lodgest I will lodge Thy people shall be […]