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Dive into the incredible journey of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a 16th-century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus, who defied his familys expectations to follow his spiritual calling.
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Dive into the incredible journey of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a 16th-century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus, who defied his familys expectations to follow his spiritual calling. Despite facing discouragement from his nobleman father, John Kostka, and relentless bullying from his older brother, Paul, Stanislaus remained steadfast in his desire to serve his faith. To prove his commitment, he braved the perilous 350-mile trek from Vienna to Rome, surviving solely on the kindness of strangers.
For Greater Things The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka - William T Kane (opens the original)
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"For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka" by William T. Kane tells the inspiring tale of a 16th century Polish novice who overcame familial opposition and personal challenges to pursue his spiritual calling. Despite the discouragement from his noble father and the bullying from his brother, Stanislaus's unwavering determination led him on a perilous 350-mile journey from Vienna to Rome, where he joined the Society of Jesus on his 17th birthday. His remarkable piety and religious
Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus-Marcus Aurelius (opens the original)
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Dive into the incredible journey of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a 16th-century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus, who defied his familys expectations to follow his spiritual calling. Despite facing discouragement from his nobleman father, John Kostka, and relentless bullying from his older brother, Paul, Stanislaus remained steadfast in his desire to serve his faith. To prove his commitment, he braved the perilous 350-mile trek from Vienna to Rome, surviving solely on the kindness of strangers.
Life of Anthony-Athanasius of Alexandria (opens the original)
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Dive into the incredible journey of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a 16th-century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus, who defied his familys expectations to follow his spiritual calling. Despite facing discouragement from his nobleman father, John Kostka, and relentless bullying from his older brother, Paul, Stanislaus remained steadfast in his desire to serve his faith. To prove his commitment, he braved the perilous 350-mile trek from Vienna to Rome, surviving solely on the kindness of strangers.
Mater Christi Meditations on Our Lady-Mother St. Paul (opens the original)
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Dive into the incredible journey of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a 16th-century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus, who defied his familys expectations to follow his spiritual calling. Despite facing discouragement from his nobleman father, John Kostka, and relentless bullying from his older brother, Paul, Stanislaus remained steadfast in his desire to serve his faith. To prove his commitment, he braved the perilous 350-mile trek from Vienna to Rome, surviving solely on the kindness of strangers.
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