Author: Timothy
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Boniface of Mainz
St Boniface (675 -755) was born in Wessex, England. His family was, “respected and prosperous”. At an early age and against his father’s wishes, he planned and followed a monastic life. His education included theological training by the Benedictines near Winchester. At 30, he was ordained a Priest and, having declined the role of Abbot…
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St Anthony of Padua (Day 1)
Background: St Anthony (1195 – 1231) was born in Portugal. He was ordained a priest and joined the Franciscans on missionary work in Morocco. Due to a serious illness, he was forced to return home but his sailing was diverted to Italy because of poor weather. There he spent his time preaching and praying while…
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Jesus Prays For Us
Extract: Jesus prayed to his Father in Heaven saying, “I pray not only for [my disciples] but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one”. (John 17:20-21) Thought Lord Jesus, help me to be more like the Saints; resolutely refusing to deny You and spreading your…
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Sacred Heart of Jesus: Day 9
Background: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus originates from the visions of Jesus and Mary by St Margaret Mary Alacoque. Pope Pius XI affirmed that Jesus, “Promised her that all those who rendered this honour to His Heart would be endowed with an abundance of heavenly graces.” The Novena here, by St Margaret Mary Alacoque, was…
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Jesus Asks His Father To Keep Disciples, “One”
Extract: Jesus said to his Father in Heaven, “Holy Father, keep [the disciples] in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one”. (John 17:11) Thought Jesus prayed for those “who belonged to God the Father,” the disciples, that they would be faithful to his teachings…
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Francis Caracciolo
St Francis (1563 to 1608 – Aged 44) was born in Villa Santa Maria, Naples. He was baptised, Ascanio and in his youth, he was said to be known for his “gentleness and uprightness”. At 22, St Francis suffered from a severe form of leprosy and was expected to die. St Francis made a vow that,…
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Sacred Heart of Jesus: Day 8
Background: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus originates from the visions of Jesus and Mary by St Margaret Mary Alacoque. Pope Pius XI affirmed that Jesus, “Promised her that all those who rendered this honour to His Heart would be endowed with an abundance of heavenly graces.” The Novena here, by St Margaret Mary Alacoque, was…
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Jesus Prays For the Disciples
Extract: Many times Jesus sought a quiet place to pray to his Heavenly Father. Once when he had finished talking to his disciples, he looked to heaven and prayed loudly. Father, he said, “Now [the disciples] know that everything you gave me is from you… and they have believed that you sent me, I pray…
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Charles Lwanga & Companions
St Charles (St Charles 1860 or ’65 -1886) was born in southern Uganda, Africa. He was executed along with other Christian co-workers under the direction of King Mwanga II. In 1886, the King believed that his power was under threat from foreign colonists so he ordered the execution of Catholic and Anglican converts. Many of…
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Jesus Predicts The Disciples Flight
Extract: When Jesus’ disciples said to Him, “Now we know that you know everything and…. Because of this we believe that you have come from God”. Jesus replied, “Look, a time is coming – and has come – when you will be scattered, each one to his own home, and I will be left alone”.…