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CMC 409: Introducing Blessed Stanley Rother

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Maria Johnson welcomes María Ruiz Scaperlanda to Momcast to discuss the upcoming documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother, American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story. María Ruiz Scaperlanda is the promoter of the canonization cause for Bl. Stanley Rother. She is also an award-winning Catholic author and journalist whose books have explored the lives of saints, missionaries and other inspiring figures of faith. She is the author of "The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma," a widely praised biography of the first American-born priest recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church. A frequent speaker and commentator, Scaperlanda is known for bringing compelling stories of faith, courage and holiness to a broad audience. Links: American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Father Stanley Rother, Martyr from Ohlahoma

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