Religious life‚ while pursued less frequently today‚ still remains an ever potent beacon of light in a society that more often tends to resist God. A calling for some or the fortunate outcome of circumstances for others‚ religious life is capable of transforming the lives of many‚ in each instance‚ allowing individuals to thoroughly examine their faith with more scrutiny and diligence than ever before. Although followed by men and women alike‚ the latter gender seems to be under much control of the
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isolation on his mission to truly seek god. This man was St. Benedict‚ who is credited with the first establishment of the concept of withdrawing from all temptation for Christian beliefs in the west. St. Benedict left his home and went to the top of a mountain‚ where he established a monastic community. In this community the individuals who resided there‚ constantly reiterated their faith. They sacrificed whatever they may have had to prove their true commitment to God. This became an early ideal of
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have just been separated from the people you know. You have a faint idea where that person is‚ but you are struggling to find them. This was the case for young Billy Johnson‚ a young kid that struggled because he was completely blind. In 1962 Danny Thomas put out a radio ad about the new hospital that was going into Memphis‚ Tennessee. When Billy heard this‚ his face lit up and wanted to go to the grand opening of the new hospital. He has had some struggles in his life and was really excited for a
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Saint Thomas Aquinas was a theologian and philosopher born in Italy in the year 1225. He created many different arguments to validate his belief that God did indeed exist. Those arguments are still used today in the debate of God’s existence. The first argument Aquinas created is the “Argument from motion.” This argument was based on the fact that objects in motion had to be set in motion by a different source. An object could not set itself in motion. Therefore‚ the world could not have simply
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St. Cyril was born in AD 376. He was the nephew of Pope Theophilus‚ the 23rd Pope of Alexandria. He spent five years as a monk and learned the spiritual depth of the monastic fathers‚ in Nitria‚ in the western desert of Egypt. He was summoned to Alexandria by his uncle who ordained him a priest. Later‚ he became known as a great preacher. When Pope Theophilus departed‚ Cyril was chosen to lead the Church and became the 24th Pope of Alexandria in AD 412‚ at the age of 36. He began to speak against
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Nicholas has been honored for many years and there are numerous churches and altars dedicated to him. Nicholas was chosen as bishop of his childhood church and he became known for many miracles. Nicholas was at the council of Nicaea and condemned Arianism. St. Nicholas died in Myra and was buried in his cathedral. Nicholas was also known as “Nikolaos of Myra” and was a fourth century saint who was bishop of Myra. He was born to Christian parents in Asia Minor in the Holy Roman Empire. Nicholas was greatly
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poster of a movie that won countless awards and is 21st in the list of top rated movies. City of God‚ is an unforgettable movie about the survival of two boys who take different path in live while growing up in brutal favelas of Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil. The movie is based on a novel of same name by Paulo Lins‚ who grew up there‚ left it and spends eight years writing the book. Cidade de Deus translated as City of God is favela where poor people. A favela is defined from Portuguese as slum established
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St. Clare of Assisi “Love Him totally‚ who gave Himself totally for your love”. Who was St. Clare of Assisi? Chiara Offreduccio was born in Assisi Italy on July16‚ 1194. She is known as being the saint of eye disease‚ gold smiths‚ laundry‚ and televsion. She was the oldest daughter to her wealthy parents. As a child‚ Clare was always devoted to prayer‚ at the age of 18 she met St. Francis of Assisi and heard him preach during a service at the church. Clare was of the first followers of Francis and
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Laura Schneider Sociology 1 The City of God After watching “The City of God”‚ I personally can see the correlation that crime plays in association with poverty‚ social influence‚ and lack of law and order. Though my perspective vastly varies from that of sociological theorists‚ I think we can both conclude that this movie is an extreme representation as to what can occur when society shuns away disadvantaged youths to a place that lacks justice as well as ethical and moral responsibilities.
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Brazil‚ 1960’s‚ City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970’s: Li’l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years‚ and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980’s: Things
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