Author: Timothy
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Jesus’ Discourse About The Bread Of Life (1)
Extract: When the hostile Jews complained to Jesus because He said He was “the Bread of Life” Jesus said to them: “The one who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true…
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Thomas Pickering (Blessed)
Blessed Thomas (ca. 1621-1679) was born in Westmorland, England around 1621. He entered the Benedictine Monastery of St Gregory at Douai, Flanders (Relocated in 1814 to Mount Pleasant, Downside, Somerset) and became a lay-brother in 1660. In 1665, Blessed Thomas was appointed steward at the Chapel of Catherine of Braganza who was the Catholic wife…
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Our Lady of Fatima: Day 1
Background: Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Rosary, are titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary following her appearances to three children at Fatima, Portugal, in 1916. The children were born to poor families. Their work consisted of household chores and herding the family’s sheep. They witnessed several visions of the Blessed…
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Solemn Truth, “I Am The Bread Of Life”
Extract: Jesus said to the crowd, “I tell you the solemn truth, the one who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life”. (John 6:47) Thought We were created to know, love and serve God. Understanding our own beliefs, through our daily conversation with God, is a necessary part of living. What do…
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Peter Tarentaise
St Peter (1102 – 1174) was born at Saint Maurice, France. At 20, he joined the Cistercian Order and convinced his father and two brothers to follow him. In 1132, he was appointed Abbot of Tamie Monastery and in 1142, Bishop of Tarentaise. St Peter reformed his Diocese with his inspirational leadership of the clergy…
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St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 9
Background: St Peregrine (1260 – 1345) was born in Italy. After a turbulent youth, he repented of his sins, joined the Servite Order and was ordained a priest, devoting his life to preaching, penance and helping the sick and poor. He became well known for his miracles. St Peregrine developed a cancerous deformity of his…
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Jesus says, “I Am The Bread Of Life”
Extract: Jesus said to the crowds that gathered to hear his teachings and see wondrous signs, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst”. (John 6:35) Thought We must strive to avoid being no different from the crowds who gathered to hear…
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Rose Venerini
St Rose (1656 – 1728) was born in Viterbo, Italy. She was one of four children. Her father was a Doctor in the City Hospital. As a young child, she wanted to become a nun but, in later life, she chose to accept a proposal of marriage. St Rose experienced great family tragedy. Firstly, her…
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St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 8
Background: St Peregrine (1260 – 1345) was born in Italy. After a turbulent youth, he repented of his sins, joined the Servite Order and was ordained a priest, devoting his life to preaching, penance and helping the sick and poor. He became well known for his miracles. St Peregrine developed a cancerous deformity of his…
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Jesus’ Discourse About The Bread Of Life (3)
Extract: The day after Jesus miraculously fed five-thousand people using five loaves and two fish, the crowds went looking for Him. When they found Him they asked, “What must we do to accomplish the deeds God requires?” Jesus replied, “This is the deed God requires – to believe in the one whom he sent”. (John 6:28-29)…