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Saint Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta saw the Hand of God in everything around her
By Larry Peterson There are those people that are seemingly in-tune with the Holy Spirit from their earliest years. They sense His presence, understand His desires, and do their best to accommodate His requests. Such was the woman known as Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta. She indeed “heard the cry of the poor” and knew… Read more
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The “Angel of Dachau” stared into the faces of the dying every day and never turned away—
By Larry Peterson The first concentration camp to be opened by the Nazis was known as Dachau. It opened in 1933 under the direction of Hitler’s primary henchman, Heinrich Himmler. The initial idea was for Dachau to house political prisoners, but it quickly evolved into a death camp primarily for Jews. Dachau also became known… Read more
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A holy time-saver: This saint recruited his donkey to help him multiply his hours and energy
By Larry Peterson Juan de Arcas y Sanchez was born on March 2, 1585, in the Palencia Diocese located in the northwest part of Spain. His mom and dad were poor peasant farmers who worked hard to take care of their children. Sadly, both of them died when Juan and his sister were both very… Read more
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He was born in Venice and became the Apostle of Hungary: Meet St. Gerard Sagredo; Bishop and Martyr
By Larry Peterson Gerard Sagredo was born In Venice sometime near the end of the tenth century. Even though the exact year is not known, the date was confirmed as April 23, the feast day of St George. His father, who was named Gerard, and his mom, Catherine, had waited a long time for the… Read more
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Meet “Brother Ave”—the one armed Blacksmith
By Larry Peterson Anthony Kowalcyzk was born in Dzierzanow, Poland, on June 4, 1866. He was the sixth child in a family of twelve, and his mom and dad were devout Catholics. They had Anthony baptized at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Lutogniew, Poland and it was here that young Anthony developed… Read more
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My Wife and The Little Flower joined forces and gave me a Miracle
By Larry Peterson For those who believe in God, no explanation is necessary, For those who do not believe, no explanation is possible. … Read more
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