This person could be a historical figure or some one who is still living today.
2007-11-01 13:23:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
depends on things that interest you. for example i'm Polish and have enjoyed learning about St Kazimierz and Jadwiga - things like that.
BTW -- Catholics are Christians
2007-11-01 13:31:02 · answer #1 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philip Berrigan, who was on the FBIs 10 Most Wanted list for a time in the 1960s for protesting the American War in Vietnam. He was one of the Catonsville Nine, antiwar Catholics who destroyed draft records with napalm. Their statement: "We confront the Roman Catholic Church, other Christian bodies, and the synagogues of America with their silence and cowardice in the face of our country's crimes. We are convinced that the religious bureaucracy in this country is racist, is an accomplice in this war, and is hostile to the poor." He served three and a half years in prison.
2007-11-01 20:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by unconcerned but not indifferent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deborah from Judges would be fun.
Or, even more interesting, if you have the time to invest in doing some research, do Gladys Pudens. Her story is absolutely FASCINATING...
She was the daughter of Caractacus, who was a British Pendragon, and she wound up married to a Roman.
Google her...just for fun.
2007-11-01 20:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Father Damien--he chose to go to Molokai to start a parish for the lepers living there. Eventually, he contracted leprosy also, but he had served many years there as a wonderful priest, giving support and guidance to people who were shunned by the rest of the world.
2007-11-01 20:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by sundsqk321@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know I know!!
Eusebius, who was a bishop historian! He lived like 300 ad
I read his book and so interesting. He tells what happened after the apostles died. He talks about how Peter was crucified upside down, Paul was beheaded and when Mary died (oh yes she died). And he talks about Jesus brothers(yes he had at least 4) and more. VERY interesting.
2007-11-01 20:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanmarie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thomas Merton would be good,especially his work toward the end of his life drawing paralells between christianity and buddhism.
2007-11-01 20:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by Maya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Horatio Spafford. His story is incredible. He overcame incredible tragedy in order to write "It is well with my soul" - which is a very famous hymn. I won't say much more, but it will make you look at your life and your values as well.
2007-11-01 20:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by Aslade Averyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mother Teresa
You can find others on http://www.catholic.org/saints/
2007-11-01 20:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by Serious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋