Celebrating Saints: Augustine, Columba, NinianWild Goose Publications, 1997 - 24 pages Ian Fraser assesses the human qualities of the three saints who are celebrated for their contribution to Christianity in Britain. He also examines some contemporary issues related to their struggle to live faith fully. |
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