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Augustine was born in 354 in North Africa and while growing up in a devout Christian home he became an intellectual and atheist. He moved to Rome and founded a rhetoric school but soon grew tired...

Born in the 4th century Saint Monica is the patron saint of mothers. We know her best through her son, Saint Augustine. After her husband’s premature death, Monica had to raise her three children a...

Born in 1207 to the King of Hungary Elizabeth chose to live a life of penance and asceticism. She was married at the age of 14 to Louis of Thuringia and they had three children. Louis died while fi...

Born in 422, Genevieve was a very pious child. She was consecrated a virgin at only 7 years old by Bishop Germanus (now Saint Germanus). The Bishop was visiting and upon meeting her in a large crow...

St. Thomas Aquinas. Aquinas is arguably the greatest theologian...ever.

St. Rose was born 1586 in Lima Peru and she was exceptionally beautiful. It was the beauty that earned her the nickname Rose, and in 1597 at her confirmation, she officially took the name Rose.

Olaf of Norway was born in 995 AD as Olaf Haraldson. In his early youth, he went to England as a Viking where he took part in many battles. By God’s grace, he became interested in Christianity and ...

 St. Christopher is one of the most popular saints in the church. Most of what we know about St. Christopher is legend although it is believed he was a martyr under Emperor Decius in 255 AD. Accord...

St. Bridget of Sweden was one of three children born to a pious family in Sweden. Her mother died when she was 10 and she was sent to live with her Aunt. It was there that she had a dream-vision of...