The Sex Lives of Saints An Erotics of Ancient Hagiography Virginia Burrus. 224 pages | 6 x 9 Paper 2007 | ISBN 9780812220209 | $22.50s | Outside the Americas £16.99 Ebook editions are available from selected online vendors A volume in the series Divinations: Rereading Late Ancient Religion View table of contents "A dazzling series of readings of early Christian hagiographies that will, by
This is illustrated by two stories about two very well-known saints: St. Benedict of Nursia, and St. Thomas Aquinas—two saints who usually do not come to mind when …
From the time of his youth, St. John (September 28) was tormented by sexual desires. No ascetical feat seemed to be a match for the passion that raged in him.
St Raphael: patron saint of sex. For those times when getting drunk just won’t do it: Forget speed-dating and lonely-hearts columns. The Roman Catholic Church has come up with a more reliable way of finding love on Valentine’s Day: pray to St Raphael, the little-known patron saint of “happy meetings”.
St. Agatha is the patron saint of Sicily, bellfounders, breast cancer patients, Palermo, victims, and wet nurses. She is also considered to be a powerful intercessor when people suffer from fires. Her feast day is celebrated on February 5. Prayer: Saint Agatha, you suffered sexual assault and indignity because of your faith and purity.
The Sex Lives of Saints An Erotics of Ancient Hagiography Virginia Burrus. 224 pages | 6 x 9 Paper 2007 | ISBN 9780812220209 | $22.50s | Outside the Americas £16.99 Ebook editions are available from selected online vendors A volume in the series Divinations: Rereading Late Ancient Religion View table of contents "A dazzling series of readings of early Christian hagiographies that will, by
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Feb 21, 2012 · St. James is a nonprofit organization that tests sex workers, even those who cannot pay for it. Being a sex worker is a way of life for many people in this city.
This summer, Queen will celebrate 27 years working at the sex shop Good Vibrations, where she not only gives classes and lectures, but also curates the store’s collection of vintage sex toys.
Dec 11, 2008 · Is there a patron saint of orgasms, or sex? It’s a serious question – on the one hand they seem to have a patron saint for absolutely everything, and on the other hand they seem to be so horrified of anything sexual unless it’s strictly for procreation (at least officially).
