By Lyn Bennett Wilson … If we ever needed proof that God works through a life devoted to prayer, we can look to St. Leonard of Noblac. Born into a high-ranking Frankish noble family in the 6th century, young Leonard had everything lined up for a comfortable life of power and prestige. He served in the court of King Clovis I and became a devoted disciple of Saint Remigius, the Bishop of Reims. Reports suggest his heart and mind turned toward God after the Battle of Tolbiac, setting him on a path deeply devoted to spiritual warfare.