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Heroes and Saints

vol. 4, num. 18 :: 2005.10.07 — 2005.10.20

At certain points on our journeys, people walk beside us in various ways?through their literature, through their calming presence, through their words of truth or provocation, through their mentorship.

 

Feature

Editorial

Jesus Christ, hero

Breaking through the overuse of the term reveals a less abused meaning.

Articles

Late night thoughts on a personal saint

Over a monthly meal, a friendship and a lifetime influence is cultivated.

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Grandma

On a loving example of acceptance and joy.

Reviews

A great conversation

A review of Roy Clouser?s Knowing with the Heart: Religious Experience and Belief in God.

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Gallery

In case you missed it the first time

An ordinary hero

A review of Hotel Rwanda.

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The history of Saint Paul

Paul: His Life and Teaching clarifies and expands on the New Testament account of one of Christianity?s first missionaries.

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Building a family

A family tree bears more than just skilled contractors.

Weaving the web

The mystery of holiness

An article by Robert Ellsberg on taking the saints seriously for the needs of our time.

 

Blaise Pascal

A portrait of a brilliant 17th century scientist who warned people against thinking they could live without God.

 

Saints & Angels

Have a question about a saint or an angel? Want to find saint fun facts or ?shop by saint?? Check out the largest online collection of information about angels and saints.

 
 

Columns

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House of inefficiency

A ?Gen-X slacker? explains the theology behind his habits.

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