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29. Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael archangels |
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We frequently read of angels in Scripture, but only three are named - Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. They are servants and messengers of God sent to perform a mission. "Angel is the name of their office and not of their nature" (St Augustine). Patrick Duffy tries to give some background.
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30. St Jerome priest and doctor of the Church (340-420) |
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Jerome is one of the four Latin Doctors of the Church, along with Ambrose, Augustine and Gregory the Great. A passionate ascetic, a brilliant scripture scholar, a sarcastic wit and an open friend with women - he makes an intriguing study as a saint. Patrick Duffy tells his story.
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28. St Wenceslaus Prince of Bohemia (907-929) |
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Wenceslaus is sometimes given as an example of what is regarded as an extraordinary phenomenon, an unselfish gene, because he looked out for the poor man on the feast of Stephen! Patrick Duffy looks for some facts about the young king.
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11. St Catherine of Genoa (1447-1510) wife and mystic |
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What seems to come out of St Catherine of Genoa's life is that for her the spiritual life is a beautiful purgatory. Her personality is both enigmatic and engaging. Patrick Duffy tells her story.
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10. St Nicholas of Tolentino (1245-1305) Augustinian friar, patron of the souls in purgatory |
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Born in answer to prayer, Nicholas became an Augustinian friar, gaining a reputation for working miracles and making peace. Tolentino had a name as a trouble town, but Nicholas brought it peace. Patrick Duffy tells his story.
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