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March 3, 1955 – Saint Katherine Drexel, servant to the poor
Check out this modern day saint who worked as an advocate for the poor, oppressed and forgotten in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Wealthy Woman Who Became RichKatherine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858 into a family of considerable wealth. Her parents taught her that possessing wealth brought with it a responsibility for those less fortunate. Ministry to…
READ MOREMarch 17 – Saint Patrick, apostle to the Irish
When raiders kidnapped the young Saint Patrick and sold him into slavery in Ireland, they unknowingly prepared the way for the gospel. Read the full story here. The Slave Who Freed a NationAt the age of sixteen Patrick, the son of devout British Christian parents living in Scotland, was kidnapped by raiders and taken as a slave to Ireland. After…
READ MOREMarch 19 and May 1 – Saint Joseph, loving parent to Our Lord
We often speak of Jesus’ heavenly father, but what about his father on earth? Find out more about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father.The Good FatherJoseph is often referred to as a just man. This meant that he was an observant Jew, that he followed the Law of Moses and lived his life in accordance with the traditions of his faith. He…
READ MOREMarch 24, 1980 – Oscar Romero, martyr for justice
God calls his people to care for the poor and oppressed. Romero, a priest in El Salvador, did just that when he demanded that the government act justly toward its citizens.The Courage of ConscienceA theologically and politically conservative priest, Oscar Romero was "radicalized" when he witnessed the brutal treatment of the people and clergy in his country, El Salvador. For…
READ MORENovember 11 – St. Martin of Tours
After Saint Martin saw the face of Christ in a dream, he devoted himself to spreading the love of God. Read more about Saint Martin’s ministry.The Saint of FranceMartin was the son of a high-ranking Roman military officer. He was enrolled as a military officer in his early adolescence. He came to know Christ in the camps after Emperor Constantine…
READ MOREThe Alleged Curse on Ham
What is the basis for the curse in Genesis 9? Learn about the context and meaning of this passage.Genesis 9:18–29 has been popularly understood to mean that Ham was cursed, and this understanding has often been used to justify oppression of African people, the descendants of Ham. In this view Ham offended his father, Noah, and because of this his…
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