the_rev Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 I thought I'd like to start up the Saint Game again, because it is a great way to learn about saints, which will help us ask for intercessions from them! Hints: A Jesuit martyr He wandered through Malabar Cannonized in the 1900's (is that the twenty second century?)
the_rev Posted February 9, 2004 Author Posted February 9, 2004 Just search the hints I have given you! Let's keep this thread alive this time!
the_rev Posted February 9, 2004 Author Posted February 9, 2004 St. Thomas... NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! A Jesuit!!!!!! A Jesuit!!!!!!
Laudate_Dominum Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 dang, I was about to say that! St. John de Britto do I get second place?
thicke Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 One of the first Asian natives to be canonized. He was martyred in Japan. His name is right under your nose. :P
Confessionator741 Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 Saint Lorenzo Ruiz??? doesnt sound so asian, but you said it was right under my nose....
Confessionator741 Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 wait a min...... was he the first Filippino saint?
Confessionator741 Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 Born a Christian of a Chinese father and Filipino mother in Manila, Lorenzo Ruiz spoke both Chinese and Tagalog. He was educated by the Dominicans from whom he learned Spanish. As a layman, Lorenzo, a calligrapher, was married and a father of two sons and a daughter. In 1636 Lorenzo was accused of murder. He sought asylum on board ship with three Dominican priests, Antonio Gonzalez, Guillermo Courtet, and Miguel de Aozaraza, a Japanese priest, Vicente Shiwozuka de la Cruz, and a layman named Lazaro of Kyoto, a leper. The ship was bound for Japan where Christians were being persecuted. Upon landing, he and his companions were imprisoned and tortured for their Christian faith. Instead of renouncing his faith, Lorenzo and his companions were killed. They were canonized on October 18, 1987 in Rome. Their feast day is on September 28th. taken from: www.mycatholictradition.com/ lorenzo-ruiz.html He has a very interesting history, check it out!
Confessionator741 Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 if i did get it right...ill put another saint in the morn, if not....then i wont! lol.... night all, God Bless, Pax Christi B
Laudate_Dominum Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 (edited) I'll put one just to keep this thread up in the ranks. This woman saint from the fifth century is the patroness of the following: babies, blacksmiths, boatmen, cattle, chicken farmers, children whose parents are not married, dairymaids, dairy workers, fugitives, infants, Ireland, Leinster, Ireland, mariners, midwives, milk maids, newborn babies, nuns, poets, poultry farmers, poultry raisers, printing presses, sailors, scholars, travellers, watermen, Here is a quote from her: I would like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I would like to be watching Heaven's family drinking it through all eternity. Edited February 9, 2004 by Laudate_Dominum
Confessionator741 Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 St. Bridged of Ireland? she would have arrived in Ireland a few years after St. Patrick. Her father was an Irish lord named Duptace. As Bridget grew up, she became holier and more pious each day. She loved the poor and would often bring food and clothing to them. One day she gave away a whole pail of milk, and then began to worry about what her mother would say. She prayed to the Lord to make up for what she had given away. When she got home, her pail was full! Bridget was a very pretty young girl, and her father thought that it was time for her to marry. She, however, had given herself entirely to God when she was very small, and she would not think of marrying anyone. When she learned that her beauty was the reason for the attentions of so many young men, she prayed fervently to God to take it from her. She wanted to belong to Him alone. God granted her prayer. Seeing that his daughter was no longer pretty, her father gladly agreed when Bridget asked to become a Nun. She became the first Religious in Ireland and founded a convent so that other young girls might become Nuns. When she consecrated herself to God, a miracle happened. She became very beautiful again! Bridget made people think of the Blessed Mother because she was so pure and sweet, so lovely and gentle. They called her the "Mary of the Irish." http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=214
thicke Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 if i did get it right...ill put another saint in the morn, if not....then i wont! lol.... night all, God Bless, Pax Christi B Go for it! You were right!
Confessionator741 Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 Her baptismal name was Alexandrina, but she took the name of Catherine upon entering religion her father placed her in the convent While very young, she was chosen Mistress of Novices, then subprioress, and at twenty-five years of age she became perpetual prioress. The reputation of her sanctity drew to her side many illustrious personages, among whom three later sat in the chair of Peter, namely Cerveni, Alexander de Medicis, and Aldo Brandini, and afterward Marcellus II, Clement VIII, and Leo XI respectively. She corresponded with St. Philip Neri and, while still living, she appeared to him in Rome in a miraculous manner.She is famous for the "Ecstacy of the Passion" which she experienced every Thursday from noon until Friday at 4:00 p.m. for twelve years. Above info is from catholic.org have fun! B
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