Saints St. Patrick and the faith he carried back to his captors
St. Patrick's feast day brings the story of a kidnapped boy who returned as bishop to convert a nation.
St. Anthony of Padua taught that faith requires action, not just words. What his life and preaching say about living the Gospel.


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Saints St. Patrick's feast day brings the story of a kidnapped boy who returned as bishop to convert a nation.
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Saints June 13 marks the memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church and patron of lost things. His story offers…
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