By: Diane HH
I nominate Saint Philip Neri – one of he the most humble and goofiest of saints. The greater his reputation for holiness the sillier he became – in humble humility. So sorry to miss his feast day for...
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I would like to nominate Christian de Chergé, one of the seven monks from the Abbey of Our Lady of Atlas in Tibhirine, Algeria, kidnapped and believed to have been later killed by Islamists. Their...
View ArticleBy: Aren Melendez
I nominate Saint Gregory the Great. He died while being one of the most prolific popes ever. He improved the welfare of the people in Rome. He is also known as one of the doctors of the church and a...
View ArticleBy: Andrew
I nominate Saint Paul. I nominate him because he is an apostle and is very devoted to Jesus.
View ArticleBy: sabine henrie
I nominate Pere Jacques Bunol the real life saint behind Louis Malle’s master piece Au Revoir Les Enfants. Pere Jacques was a contemplative at heart who was called over and over again by G-d to live...
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thank you so much for nominating Pere Christian! He’s been my nomination for the past several years. This year I’ve put up Pere Jacques Bunol’s name but was feeling more than a little conflicted for...
View ArticleBy: Donna Scarfe
The film “Chariots of Fire” commemorates his refusal to run on Sunday and also the missionary faith of his family that supported him. It’s a great film (full of track running and wonderful costumes)...
View ArticleBy: Leslie
Thank you. Yes, “Chariots of Fire” was released in 1981 – and includes the singing of the hymn Jerusalem – with the verses of the poet William Blake (“..bring me my chariot of fire”). There’s another...
View ArticleBy: S. A. Beecroft
John Cardinal Newman would be an excellent candidate for Lent Madness. He is dead, on all the calendars of Saints, wrote beautifully and his biography is very interesting.
View ArticleBy: Michael Wachter
Sung to the hymn tune McKee (In Christ There is No East or West” “In Christ There is No East or West” He wrote the tune McKee And spirituals came into vogue As far as eyes can see. Adapting songs...
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