Author: Timothy
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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…
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William Of Perth (Rochester)
St William (Died 1201) was born in Perth, Scotland. He attended daily Mass, was well known locally and, as a baker, gave every tenth loaf of bread that he baked to the poor. Once, when St William arrived at Church for morning Mass, he encountered an abandoned child. St William accepted the child as his…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 6
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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St Rita of Cascia: Day 5
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 Says, “Remain in My Love”
Extract: Jesus said to his disciples, “Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love. If you obey my commandments, you will remain in my love”. (John 15:9-10a) Thought The greatest commandment is love. The more we love, the more we receive in return! Reflection Lord Jesus, I…
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Rita of Cascia
St Rita (1381 – 1457) was born into a noble and pious family at Margherita, Italy. In her youth, she wanted to join a religious order but was dissuaded and instead, entered into an arranged marriage at the age of 12yrs – not unusual at that time. St Rita had two sons, the first child…
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Jesus, “The Vine and the Branches” (1)
Extract: Jesus said to his disciples, “Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.” (John 15:4) Thought A branch separated from its roots lives only a short time, then it dies. Perhaps that’s similar to abandoning the sacraments; slowly…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 4
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…