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    history‚ requirements‚ and financial expenses involved in the process of canonization into sainthood. History Saints are human‚ like us‚ but they personify divine power and have privileged contact with the supernatural. Saints perform miracles‚ receive visions‚ and are in love with the spirit. They truly are “the chosen few” (Dunn-Mascetti‚ 1994). As Catholics we refer to saints as people who are extremely holy; living their lives as perfect Christians‚ thus allowing them the right to serve God

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    Throughout history‚ artists have depicted the figure in various styles with rather erotic tendencies. Pieces like The Shunga Scroll‚ depicting a series of intimate sexual scenes between various individuals‚ and Saint Sebastian‚ an artistic rendering of a saint that is idealized in exchange for languid eroticism‚ represent some of the most erotic treatments of the human figure. Though each piece represents various art styles as well as purposes‚ both works have been and will continue to be held in

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    Women in Trousers

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    Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent put ‘Women in Trousers’ When we pause to celebrate the successes of Yves Saint Laurent‚ we stumble upon the words “since Chanel” (Berge 1997‚ 7) time and time again. Yves Saint Laurent’s 1962 suit collection has endlessly been recognised as‚ “the best collection of suits since Chanel” (Mercury 2008). This comparison is supported by Valerie Steele‚ noted fashion historian‚ who boldly suggests that “more than any other designer since Chanel‚ Yves Saint Laurent represented

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    time periods‚ writers‚ and audience varied widely‚ one thing that remained constant in these writings is the use of the kerygma as both an educational and a unitive aspect. The Apostles and the early Church fathers‚ including Saint Clement‚ Saint Ignatius‚ Saint Ireneus‚ and Saint Athanasius‚ all used the kerygma in their letters to the respective Churches to whom they were directed their writings. The kerygma later develops into the rule of faith‚ and the essential components of the kerygma are the

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    Two of those institutions‚ the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College‚ have shared a close connection stemming from their roots. The founder of the University of Notre Dame in 1842 was a priest from the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC). He was also the driving force behind requesting sisters of CSC be sent just two years later to establish Saint Mary’s Academy‚ an institution that would later be chartered as a college (Saint Mary’s College‚ 2017 and University of Notre Dame‚ 2017). At

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    people you’re making the gift for‚ but to the gift itself”. Though Wind‚ Sand‚ and Stars was written well before Green’s time his views on being a writer reflect much of what author Antoine de Saint-Exupery felt and believed during his years flying as a postal and combat pilot for as it will come to be learned‚ Saint-Exupery’s exploits across the globe was done in the name of no man‚ but for mankind. Regardless of the amount of recognition he received or absence of a physical “gift” per say‚ he ventured

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    St Christopher Analysis

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    depicting the eponymous saint. Dated circa 1520 AD‚ the sculpture portrays Saint Christopher as a bearded man wading through a river with his right leg placed in front of his left. With both hands‚ he holds on to a staff crafted from a tree trunk. From this‚ Saint Christopher bends the right side of his upper body to lean slightly forward. He also looks up to the child on his back‚ who speaks to him with his right hand raised and his left hand holding on to a lock of Saint Christopher’s hair. The

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    Aristotle once incisively remarked‚ “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” His observation implies that education requires more than just knowledge; it needs dedicated teachers and an influential atmosphere. These additional factors provide the heart an education through relationships‚ perspectives‚ and application to daily life. As time progresses‚ education becomes more valued in society. For example‚ education typically is required in order to be employed. Considering

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    Saint Ignatius of Loyola Saint Ignatius of Loyola was the founder of the Jesuits. He founded the society of Jesus‚ but before accomplishing his goal he had to suffer and struggle a lot. Saint Ignatius was born of a wealthy family and grew up surrounded by luxury and riches. He had everything in the world a person could want but he wanted glory. He had a goal to accomplish which he had to focus on. Saint Ignatius also had his bad habits like gambling and drinking. I think that almost everybody

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    processionfollowed by the images of their patron saints “San PascualBaylon”‚ Santa ClaraandOur Lady of Salambao ‚ Most participants of the fertility dance ask the patron saints for a son‚ a daughter‚ a husband‚ a wife or good fortune. This is a three-day fiesta honoring the town’s patron saints.  Each day is dedicated to a particular patron saint. St. Clare is the oldest patron saint of Obando‚ Bulacan. She has been considered the patron saint of good weather because her Spanish name meant the

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