Peregrine Laziosi was born in the year 1265, in Forlì, Italy. After living a satisfying life, filled with joyful hardships, Peregrine died of a bad fever on May 1, 1345. After several years, Peregrine was finally canonized by Pope Benedict XIII, on the 27th of December, 1726. To this day, people universally know him for his miracle and for being the Patron Saint of cancer, AIDS and any other incurable illness.
Peregrine was born into a well-known, wealthy family: the Laziosis. This family, as well as the community he grew up in, did not support the Pope, who at the time was governing Forlì. One day, a Servite by the name of Phillip Benizi came to Forlì, in hopes of joining the followers of the Pope and the anti-papal party, so that everyone could live in perfect harmony. Peregrine mocked Philip Benizi as the latter was preaching, but still felt unsatisfied when Philip finished. So Peregrine approached the Servite and struck him with his fist. Instead of running to violence,
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She found out about this saint when her sister told her one day: “keep praying to Saint Peregrine”. She was not aware of whom this person was, but nevertheless, she took her sister’s word and continued to pray to him. Then suddenly one day, she received a small book with a picture of Saint Peregrine on the front, from my cousin Jonalyn. Inside was the story of Saint Peregrine’s upbringing and the miraculous tale of how his cancer was cured. Ever since then, my mother continued to learn about the saint and she acquired many pictures, statuettes and other little memorabilia that had any relation to this particular saint. She adored Saint Peregrine and what the stood for. My mom was able to turn to him whenever she was in need of help and eventually, her state became better. She is currently almost completely cancer-free, but until that day, she says she will continue to pray to Saint
ImageText BoxImageOne of the biggest threats to the environment of Ontario is the Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar). The species itself is native to Europe and Asia. How this affects us is by weakening trees across Ontario and North America. The first time the gypsy moth was found in Ontario was 1969. The gypsy moth can be found in southern Canada (Ontario), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. It is known to weaken trees and the caterpillar form live in trees and during most outbreaks its caterpillar feces would fall from the trees to the ground or even on top of humans. The average Gypsy Caterpillar can grow 5-6 centimeters long. With five pairs of blue spots and six pairs of bright red dots on their back. The female moth are white and can fly on the other hand, the male moth are brown and can also fly. The female have a 5cm wing span but male have a 2.5cm wing span. The gypsy moth usually lives in open forests and other forests and take up at least 20% of the space. The Gypsy moth are about 4cm long, tan coloured and can be located on tree trunks, furniture, and buildings. (OFAH Invading Species Awareness Program, 2012)
... of saint because he had the strongest desire to do good for others. He exemplified great virtue and because of this a community was able to move forward.
I have recently read a book, Artemis Fowl, by Eion Colfer that I want to share with your book club. Artemis Fowl is a book that transports you to a whole new world, a world filled with fantasy and excitement. This book was published in Ireland by The Viking Press on April 26, 2001. This book’s main character is the 12 year old child genius, Artemis Fowl II, Artemis is very observant as it is made clear in the first chapter as he recognizes that a man is lying through his first meeting, in which his client comes to meet him in a waiter disguise but this cannot fool Artemis since it was quite clear to him that a waiter doesn’t have polished nails. Artemis caught his lie almost immediately, this client had made a deal with him to show him a location
Even when she was sick, nearing the end of her journey here on earth, she continued praying for others, mostly their healing in addition to their salvation. She prayed daily, in private, asking God for his hand to touch others hearts and souls. Never once did she ask for anything for herself. While enduring chemotherapy, she came to work as long as she felt she could. My mother did these things out of care and concern for others. These actions were done not for her own reward, but because it was the right thing to
The definition of a Renaissance man or woman is a person that is talented in many fields and is held in regard with a group of elites who also share mutual talents. An example of a Renaissance man is someone who can create prestige paintings and also create life like statues from stone. A well-known renaissance man is Leonardo da Vinci, he was credited with creating histories first prototypes of planes and other inventions that were well ahead of his time. On top of that he was also a painter, architect, and student of all things scientific. Although he was a genius to many his thirst of knowledge was great his only regret was that he would not live long enough to see his inventions come to life. His natural genius crossed so many disciplines that he epitomized the term “Renaissance man.” Renaissance Humanism took a
During the last two years of Francis’ life, his health was destroyed. He felt tremendous pain in his eyes, spleen, and liver, stomach and have contracted malaria. Francis knew his last days were nearing. He asked his attendants to sing to him, for Francis enjoyed the sound of music. St. Francis died on October 3rd, 1226, while singing his nature song, Canticle of the Sun.
specific date of his birth is not known but is celebrated on the feast of
They always said their prayers and made sure their twelve children did also. Sadly, at the age of twelve, St. Teresa's mother died giving birth which created a fear in St. Teresa of getting married. St. Teresa had a special relationship with one of her nine brothers, named Rodrigo. St. Teresa once said, “When I read about certain women saints who endured martyrdom for the sake of God, I concluded that death was a small price to pay for the utter joy they were given in return when they were whisked away to heaven” (Starr, 2007, p.6). Rodrigo taught St. Teresa all about chivalry and they spent many hours reading about the lives of saints, never thinking St. Teresa would accomplish just that.
...nized and declared a saint. “Today she is recognized as the second patron saint of France” (McKay 390).
...e a Franciscan can enter the order, they are required to take a vow of poverty. In stealing the jewels, the theft was breaking this religious vow. The Old Woman was the illegitimate daughter of a Pope. He not only broke his vows of celibacy, but he refused to protect his daughter from society. Also, while Candide was in France he met an abbe. The abbe was involved in things such as gambling, extortion, cheating, and stealing. He also promoted loose morals and involved Candide in these practices by introducing him to a seductress. The abbe only showed kindness to Candide because of the jewels and gold he possessed. Finally, Giroflee is introduced as a satire of the church. Friar Giroflee has hired Pacquette for prostitution services. In a monastery, monks are supposed to refrain from participating in any secular activities, especially prostitution.
To use the name of a Saint generally evokes images of holy men and women of the Catholic church, dressed in flowing robes and surrounded by an oil-painted aura. There are patron saints-those with a sort of specialized divinity-of bakers and bellmakers, orphans and pawnbrokers, soldiers and snake bites, soldiers and writers. Each is a Catholic who lived a life deemed particularly holy and was named, postmortem, by the Pope to sainthood. This construct, I find, is something of an empty set of ideas. The process of canonization is one notorious for its pecuniary nature and tendencies toward corruption. What kind of hope, then, can one possibly be offered by a long-dead person so chosen? Perhaps the kind of sainthood I can accept is much more a secular one. This is, I think, the order of sainthood of author Alice Walker's invention.
Hello my name is Matteo di Andrea de 'Pasti and I assist Leon Battista Alberti in the construction of the Tempio Malestiano in Rimini. The temple was completed in 1468 at Rimini Italy. The style of the Romanesque church was where it shows the characteristics of the architectural style that was founded in medieval Europe where it is characterized by semi-circular arches. I would recommend to get this artwork because it was consecrated for 800 years and will be a pleasure for someone to recognize this as a masterpiece.
Spain was once of the powerful nations in Europe. However, by the 20th century it was poor and backwards country where corruption was experienced on a commonly basis. After losing its overseas possessions Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and Philippines during the Spanish-American War Spain was in a state of political tension due extreme measures of wealth, poverty and clearly social tensions. Essentially Spain was a deeply divided country during this time although it was a constitutional monarchy during 1920. During this year King Alfonso XIII remained as the royal figurehead however, Miguel Primo de Rivera was the dictator. The tension was between the right-wing Nationalists and left-wing Republican parties. The nationalist’s party was made up of monarchists, landowners, employers, the Roman Catholic Church and the army. The Republicans consisted of the workers, trade unions, socialists, and peasants. The nationalists were described as traditionalists and fascists, while the republicans were socialists and communists. The real political tension started occurring post 1930 when growing opposition to Miguel Primo de Rivera right-wing government started growing rapidly and leading to his resignation. Miguel Primo de Rivera was not able to solve Spain’s financial disaster from the result of the Great Depression, where unemployment rates increased drastically and Rivera never provided any solutions. Miguel was so unsuccessful throughout his dictatorship even the army refused to support his dictatorship. This then concluded in republican receiving the majority of the election votes, throwing out King Alfonso XIII the following year. The abdication of the King was the turning point; where Spain was now considered the Republic of Spa...
Jacopo Tintoretto (1518-1594) Tintoretto became unpopular with other artist from his time because he was perfidious in accruing commissions and ready to chicanery on his competitors. Even though dishonest his tactics served his purpose, to become well known as a painter. Jacopo Tintoretto (September 29, 1518 - May 31, 1594). For his prodigious vivacity in his paintings he was termed II Furioso, his dramatic use of perspective space and special lighting effects made him to be the greatest vanquisher of Mannerism, as well as one of the last great painters of the Renaissance.
Francis was famous for his love of all creation. He called for simplicity of life, poverty, and humility before God. He worked to care for the poor. Thousands were drawn to his sincerity, piety, and joy. In all his actions, Francis sought to follow fully and literally the way of life demonstrated by Christ in the Gospels. He died in 1226, at the age of 44.