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Saintly late bloomers

Meet the saints who took some time to find the Lord's will.

Bronwen McShea
Dec 19, 2025
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For many Catholics, clarity about the state of life and more particular vocation to which God invites them comes early in life. Despite cultural trends that mitigate against making serious, lifelong commitments at younger ages, there are numerous Catholic men and women today marrying, rearing children, and committing confidently to other forms of servin…

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