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Read more about the article Martin Niemoeller

Martin Niemoeller

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Mar 5, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

In later years, in light of the threat of nuclear war, Niemoeller realized that he could no longer justify any use of violence.

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Read more about the article Antonio Valdivieso

Antonio Valdivieso

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Feb 26, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

Antonio Valdivieso, a Spanish Dominican assigned to Nicaragua, was the first bishop in the Americas to die for the cause of justice and the defense of the Indians.

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Read more about the article Sr. Dianna Ortiz

Sr. Dianna Ortiz

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Feb 19, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

In the face of calumnies, lies, and the threat of retaliation, she insisted on being a voice and witness for those who had no voice.

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Read more about the article St. Scholastica
St. Scholastica by Cornelius Wittmann, OSB. Saint John’s Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota.

St. Scholastica

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Feb 10, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict and had an affectionate if somewhat competitive relationship with her sibling.

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Read more about the article Blessed Justus Takayama Ukon
Blessed Justus Takayama Ukon, image courtesy of Prayer Warriors of Blessed Takayama, Manila, Philippines. Used with permission.

Blessed Justus Takayama Ukon

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Feb 3, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

Justus Takayama refused to renounce his faith. He was imprisoned and sent into exile in Manila.

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Read more about the article Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Mahalia Jackson

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Jan 27, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

She hoped her music would “break down some of the hate and fear that divide the white and black people of this country.”

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Read more about the article St. Antony of Egypt
St. Anthony of Egypt. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

St. Antony of Egypt

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Jan 17, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

St. Antony was an early and celebrated champion of the ascetic life as well as a pioneer of Christian monasticism.

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Read more about the article Mother Theresa Maxis
Mother Theresa Maxis, image courtesy of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, PA. Used with permission.

Mother Theresa Maxis

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Jan 14, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

At nineteen she became one of the founding members of the first congregation of women religious of color in the world.

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Read more about the article St. André Bessette
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St. André Bessette

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Jan 6, 2022
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

Despite his lowly station, Brother André’s reputation for holiness began to grow. Eventually, huge numbers flocked to the school for his blessing.

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Read more about the article St. Gaspar del Bufalo

St. Gaspar del Bufalo

  • Post author:Robert Ellsberg
  • Post published:Dec 28, 2021
  • Post category:Blessed Among Us

Back in Rome, Gaspar put himself at the service of the pope, who entrusted him with the task of rebuilding the Church and restoring faith.

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