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The Genius of Blessed Herman the Cripple: Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on a Medieval Polymath
You may not know his name, but if you've ever prayed the Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen), you know his work! Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra, pastor and canon lawyer from the Diocese of Paterson, joins Matt Swain on the Son Rise Morning Show to share the extraordinary story of Blessed Herman the Cripple (feast day: September 25). Born with severe physical disabilities and raised in a Benedictine monastery, Herman grew into a brilliant medieval polymath who excelled in mathematics, astronomy, history, and music theory. Fr. Tangorra reflects on Herman's rich creative spirit, the distinction between…
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