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The Savior of Isola

The Savior of Isola

A response to nocence

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Matthew B. Crawford
Jun 27, 2024
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There is a tradition surrounding Saint Gabriel Possenti that is quite romantic. How much if it is myth and how much is history, I will leave to others. I learned of it from a laminated card, found in a book owned by a certain priest. One one side of the card is printed “Guide my aim.” (The priest in question is a hunter.) On the other side there is a br…

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