Not everyone knows that Francis was a survivor of a horrific war, one of only nine left on the battlefield after a crusade
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Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius grew up desiring a life of glory, which for millennia was thought to be gained almost exclusively on the battlefield.
John Vianney
After the war, an imperial decree provided amnesty for deserters like John, so he became a priest
Sergius & Bacchus
For Christians in high places, theirs was a closeted faith, known only to others like themselves.
John of God
As many soldiers do, John struggled to find purpose and meaning after his time in the military.