Religion - Year 8 - The life of a Saint: Videos

St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, is also one of the world's most popular saints, but does his life live up to his legend?

In the week leading up to the historic canonisation of Mary MacKillop, this compelling documentary charts her road to sainthood, her two "miracles" and the "crime" which led to her infamous excommunication.

St. Thérèse, also known as the “Little Flower” lived a short, but blessed life as a Carmelite nun in France. Her prayerful and humble devotion has made her an inspiration to millions of people around the world.

Saint Francis of Assisi superstar saint from the middle ages. Started his life as a sinner form Italy where he was a medieval playboy who became a soldier driven by chivalry and honor to fight in a brutal war. He then experienced an extraordinary event - he was the first person to be marked by the Holy Stigmata. Was Saint Francis of Assisi personally touched by God?

St. Brigid of Ireland, also known as St. Brigid of Kildare, was an early Irish Christian nun, abbess and founder of several monasteries. Her charitable nature and faith continue to inspire many Catholics, as well as Eastern Orthodox and Celtic Orthodox Christians.

They were people as real as any of us, whose lives were filled with joys and sorrows. They were boys and girls, men and women who accepted the challenge of loving god and loving all people, no matter when they lived, what way of life they followed or what circumstances they found themselves in. They became saints and heroes because of the way they loved. They are offered as models to us on our journey of faith.