St. Adalard the Younger Died c. 824. Saint Adalard was a monk of Corbie Abbey under Abbot Saint Adalard. He was only 20 years old when he died (Benedictines). St. Donald of Ogilvy Died early 8th century. Donald, a resident of Ogilvy in Forfarshire, Scotland, formed a religious group with his nine daughters (the “Nine…
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Saints of 11 July
Celtic 11St. Drostan of Dalcongail Saint Drostan, also known as Drustan or Drostán mac Coscreig, was a significant figure in the early Scottish church, venerated in various Christian traditions. Born into the royal Cosgrach family of Ireland, he was a disciple and nephew of Saint Columba, who is credited with spreading Christianity in Scotland. Drostan…
Celtic Saints of 8 July
Page Summary Here are the key points about Saint Kilian from the current page: Saint Kilian, an Irish missionary bishop, is known from several biographies. The oldest references to him include an 8th-century necrology in Würzburg and a notice by Hrabanus Maurus in his martyrology. His name has various spellings, such as Chillian, Killian, Cilian,…
Saints with disability – mental health
As Pope Saint John Paul II emphasised, those who suffer from mental illness still reflect God’s image and likeness. Saint Dymphna and Saint John of God exemplify compassion and acceptance towards those with mental illness: These saints remind us that compassion, understanding, and acceptance are essential in supporting those affected by mental illness. The Association…
Saints with Disability: 2
Blessed Hermann of Reichenau Blessed Hermann of Reichenau, also known as Hermann the Cripple, is a remarkable figure in the annals of mediaeval scholarship. Despite his physical limitations, Hermann’s intellectual pursuits and contributions were extraordinary. His work in various fields, from mathematics to music, showcases the remarkable capabilities of the human spirit to overcome adversity….
Saints who are disabled
1. Saint Joseph of Cupertino’s Indeed, the life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino is a moving story of tenacity and spiritual achievement. He had several difficulties right away because his family was impoverished when he was born. He faced major obstacles in a society that did not understand or provide accommodations for people with disabilities,…