Author: Timothy
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Christopher Magallanes & Companions
St Christopher Magallanes (St Christopher 1869 – 1927) was born into a farming family at Totatiche, Mexico. In his youth, he happily accepted the farm chores expected of him. At 19, he entered Seminary College and was ordained a Priest in 1899. He first served as Chaplain to a school and then transferred to the…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 3
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 Rewards Us with The Gift of “Peace”
Extract: Jesus said to his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage”. (John 14:27a,c) Thought It was a beautiful gift, peace. Give your blessing to those whom you meet today; make peace with them and offer peace to them.…
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Bernardino of Siena
St Bernardino (1380 – 1444) was born into a noble family at Massa Marittima, Tuscany, Italy. His father was the Town Governor. At 6yrs, St Bernardino was orphaned and a pious aunt adopted him. He received a good education and joined the Confraternity of Mary which was linked to the local hospital and Church. Following…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 2
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 Explains What It Means To Love Him
Extract: Jesus said, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my word… The person who does not love me, does not obey my words”. (John 14:23-24) Thought Imagine the great feeling when a friend tells you they love you. Whaoo… Reflection Lord Jesus, I love you and I always will. Prayer: Psalm 130 Out of the…
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Dunstan
St Dunstan (909 – 988) was born at Baltonsborough, Somerset, England. He was the son of a nobleman. His mother was a pious woman who was informed, through a miraculous relighting of a candle during a church service, that she would give birth to a Saintly child; he “would be the minister of eternal light”.…
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Pope St John I
Pope St John (470 – 526) was a native of Siena, Italy. Little is known about his early life but he was first made a deacon and later ordained a Priest. His papacy was short-lived, less than three years. He was elected Pope in 523. Soon after, he was sent to Constantinople in Turkey by…
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St Rita of Cascia: Day 1
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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Pascal Baylon
St Pascal (1540 – 1592) was born on the day of Pentecost into a very poor peasant family at Torrehermosa, Spain. He was given the name Pascal from the Spanish term Pasch or “Passover of the Holy Spirit”. St Pascal’s early career was as a shepherd but he was known to have taken religious and…