St. Joan of Arc

St. Joan of Arc

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St. Lutgardis

When the twelve-year-old Lutgardis entered a Benedictine convent, it wasn't from a burning ardor for serving the Lord in religious life. Instead, like many girls of her time, she entered because her family could not furnish her with a marriage dowry. Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. ...  Show more

St. Anthony of Padua

Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became an Augustinian friar before eventually joining the newly founded Franciscan order. His incredible memory combined with his dedicati ...  Show more

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