Discontent with accepting blind faith, Anselm sought deeper understanding of theology and reason and through his writings has added to the wealth of knowledge in the Church.  

Saint Anselm of Canterbury 1033 - 1109. Feast day: April 21.

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Episode 320

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Beloved among her fellow nuns, Agnes quickly took on leadership roles at an early age and was known for performing countless miracles including healings and multiplication of food.

Saint Agnes of Montepulciano 1268 - 1317. Feast day: April 20.

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Episode 319

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An amiable and generous Archbishop of Canterbury, Alphege was captured by the Danes but remained faithful and continued to preach the gospel in spite of their constant demands for ransom.

Saint Alphege of Canterbury 953 - 1012. Feast day: April 19.

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Episode 318

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Remaining a humble and obedient woman of faith, Athanasia was married twice, and then finally joined a convent, becoming a famous nun known for her miraculous healings. 

Saint Athanasia of Aegina 790 - 860. Feast day: April 18.

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Devoted to true austerity as a Benedictine monk, Robert found it hard to keep his community from falling into materialism so he cut his losses, left them, and eventually formed the Cistercian Order of monks.

Saint Robert of Molesme 1028 - 1111. Feast day: April 17.

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Episode 316

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A simple and uneducated girl, Bernadette received a miraculous vision of the Virgin Mary at a grotto in Lourdes, France. Her vision made her both a hero and a pariah among the people of her village simply for speaking about her experience.

Saint Bernadette Soubirous 1844 - 1879. Feast day: April 16.

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Episode 315

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Wasting his youth on vanity and empty pleasures, Cesar found purpose later in life, becoming a priest and devoting himself to promoting a deeper knowledge of the faith to those who had little opportunity for proper education. 

Saint Cesar de Bus 1544 - 1607. Feast day: April 15.

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Episode 314

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A devoted father and husband, Lucien's strong faith led others in his village to live like the saints, but his unwavering devotion to Christ and his family made him a target for Madagascar’s extremist political groups.

Blessed Lucien Botovasoa 1908 - 1947. Feast day: April 14.

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Episode 313

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Standing against his father, the king of Spain, Hermenegild refused to return to his heretical beliefs and heroically remained true to his newfound Catholic faith in the face of imprisonment and martyrdom.

Saint Hermenegild Died 585. Feast day: April 13.

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Episode 312

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Vain and short tempered, Teresa transformed into a kind and patient woman with a fiery passion for God after taking her first communion and reading about Saint Therese of Lisieux. 

Saint Teresa of Los Andes 1900 - 1920. Feast day: April 12.

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Episode 311

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