Daily Prayers

Prayer is Love, I want to Love

Author: Timothy

  • St Joseph (Day 4)

    Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…

  • Joseph (Mary’s Husband)

    St Joseph (Died ca 18 -35 AD) was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth area of Israel. St Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life, returning only after Herod’s death. As a caring parent,…

  • Jesus “Lost” In The Temple (1)

    Extract: When Mary and Joseph found Jesus in the temple courts “astonishing” the listeners, they asked, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you anxiously.” Jesus replied, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?” (Luke 2:48-49)…

  • Cyril Of Jerusalem

    St Cyril’s birthplace is thought to have been either Caesarea of Palestine or possibly Jerusalem. He was born into a Christian family, became a Deacon around the age of 22 and Priest eight years later. In 350, St Cyril was appointed Bishop of Jerusalem. St Cyril is remembered for his theological writings and charitable works…

  • Response To Jesus’ Work

    Extract: Jesus said, “When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for rest but not finding any. Then it says, ‘I will return to the home I left’”. (Luke 11:24) Thought Freeing ourselves from sin is usually only the beginning of a long and difficult journey ahead. The same…

  • St Joseph (Day 3)

    Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…

  • Patrick Of Ireland

    St Patrick (5th Century) was born in Roman Britain; suggestions for the exact whereabouts of his home varies from Wales to Cumbria and Scotland. At 16yrs, St Patrick was taken by a group of pirates to Ireland and held captive for 6yrs. During that time he converted to Christianity. Escaping his captors, St Patrick returned to Britain and continued…

  • St Joseph (Day 2)

    Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…

  • Jesus On Those Who Want To Serve Him (1)

    Extract: Before the occasion of the Last Supper and His imminent death, Jesus was in Jerusalem, continuing to meet and teach the people. Among his many messages He said, “If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will…

  • Differing Opinions About Jesus

    Extract As Jesus’ teaching spread, it was perhaps no surprise that there were different opinions about who He was. Some said, “This really is the Prophet”, others, “This is the Christ” and yet others, “No, for the Christ doesn’t come from Galilee, does he!” (John 7:41-42) Thought An honest discussion with an open mind, respect…