Heroes of the Faith

After being the first native Korean to be ordained a priest, he was smuggled back into Korea to serve the underground church there. He boldly evangelized his captors as they were torturing him, begging them to become Christians so that they could join him in Heaven. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ours...

She served as a nurse during World War I. She was a brilliant philosopher who studied phenomenology under Edmund Husserl. As a Jewish convert, she faced persecution from the Nazis during the Holocaust in Germany. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

He was only twelve years old when he joined the army in the Cristero Rebellion. He fought for the freedom of Catholics to celebrate their faith in the face of persecution by an atheist government. He bravely refused to deny Jesus as his King, despite threats, torture, and death. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can becom...

In his twenties, he was known for his love of parties, but after his conversion, he gave everything away to live in complete poverty. He preached all over Italy and even went to preach to the Muslims during the Crusades. He had a special love for animals, and made the very first Nativity Scene for Christmas. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of th...

As punishment for being Christian, these two women were thrown in front of a wild heifer to be trampled to death. One was a slave who had to give birth to her baby while in prison. The other was a noblewoman who had visions of the afterlife from her cell. Who are they? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

As the son of a biracial couple, he faced cruel discrimination and bigotry throughout his life. He was able to talk with mice and other animals who he befriended. He had the supernatural ability to be in more than one place at the same time. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

He was the very first Christian to be killed for his faith. Witnesses said that during his trial, his face looked like the face of an angel. He was ordained a deacon by the Apostles. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

She saw visions of Jesus while she was at a dance party. She is responsible for the famous painting of the "Divine Mercy", and her messages about God's mercy have spread across the world. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

She was the first Native American woman to be canonized a saint. She survived the dangers of war and smallpox that devastated her Mohawk tribe. She ran away from her family when they tried to force her into a marriage. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

He lived through the collapse of the Roman Empire. A crow saved his life when a jealous priest tried to kill him. He lived in a cave by himself for three years. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

He was a tax collector, hated by his people for collaborating with their oppressors. As a Jew, he was able to show other Jews that Jesus was the Messiah who had been prophesied. Inspired by God, he wrote part of the Bible. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

She ran away from home as a child. She saw visions of where she would go in Hell if she didn't become a saint, and she was known to float in the air while praying. She was the first woman to be named a Doctor of the Church. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

Thousands of people celebrate him every year by drinking beer and wearing green. He was kidnapped and sold as a slave. He is the patron saint of Ireland, and engaged in a spiritual showdown with demonic sorcerers. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

He was so well respected at Oxford University, that the Queen of England was impressed by him. He became a priest in secret, and had to travel around the country in disguise to avoid capture. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

She is the only human being besides Jesus who never sinned. She was told by an angel that she would be the Mother of God. She is the Queen of Heaven and Earth and is our Heavenly Mother as well. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

Why do Catholics pray to saints? How do you become a saint? What is a saint anyways? Find out in this inaugural show of "Heroes of the Faith" which seeks to inspire Catholics with the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!