Author: Timothy
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Sacred Heart of Jesus: Day 1
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 Warns Of Hatred And Killing
Extract: Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he forewarned the disciples about some of the things that would happen to them. He said, “The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God.” (John 16:2) Thought Today, people continue to give the same reason for executing Christians and Christian…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 9
Background: St Rita received partial stigmata when she was praying in front of a crucifix. Suddenly a wound appeared on her forehead as if from a thorn of Jesus’ ‘crown of thorns’. She was then about 60yrs. The wound and associated pain remained with her for the rest of her life. St Rita is the…
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Philip Neri
St Philip Neri (1515 – 1595) was born the youngest child into a noble family in Florence, Italy. His father was a lawyer. He was educated at the Dominican Monastery in Florence. At 18, he was sent to work for a wealthy merchant uncle in the hope that his family might inherit his business. However,…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 8
Background: St Rita received partial stigmata when she was praying in front of a crucifix. Suddenly a wound appeared on her forehead as if from a thorn of Jesus’ ‘crown of thorns’. She was then about 60yrs. The wound and associated pain remained with her for the rest of her life. St Rita is the…
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Bede The Venerable
St Bede (Approx. 672/3 – 735) was born in the Sunderland area of England, into probably a wealthy family. At the age of seven, he was sent to the Monastery of Monkwearmouth to be educated. He then transferred to the Monastery of St Paul in Jarrow where he remained until his death. He was undoubtedly…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 7
Background: St Rita received partial stigmata when she was praying in front of a crucifix. Suddenly a wound appeared on her forehead as if from a thorn of Jesus’ ‘crown of thorns’. She was then about 60yrs. The wound and associated pain remained with her for the rest of her life. St Rita is the…
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Jesus Warns Of The “World’s Hatred” (1)
Extract: Jesus said to his disciples, “If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first”. (John 15:18) Thought ‘Hatred,’ is such a powerful and painful expression! It’s sad to think that today, despite the world’s great wealth and endless opportunities, hatred thrives. Reflection Lord Jesus, I cannot undo my past sin nor…
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Joanna Of Chuza
St Joanna, who lived during the time of Jesus’ ministry, was one of the many women followers who cared for Jesus and his disciples while they travelled around the countryside, villages, towns and cities preaching and healing. St Joanna is mentioned by name in the Gospels: “The twelve were with him, and also some women who…
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Jesus Says, “I Chose You”
Extract: Jesus said to his disciples, “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain”. (John 15:16) Thought How often do we believe we are following our own plan? Perhaps we are not doing so as often as we think! Jesus…