Author: Timothy
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Jesus As Our, “Teacher and Lord”
Extract: Jesus said, “I tell you the solemn truth, whoever accepts the one I send accepts me, and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me”. (John 13:20) Thought Jesus continues to send many labourers to teach his Gospel. Let’s pray that they preach the truth and all who hear listen. Reflection Lord Jesus,…
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Jesus Says, “Love One Another”
Extract: Jesus said, “My commandment is this – to love one another just as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this – that one lays down his life for his friends”. (John 15:12-13) Thought Thank you to those who gave me my first experience of love: my parents and carers, my…
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Our Lady of Fatima: Day 6
Background: Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Rosary, are titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary following her appearances to three children at Fatima, Portugal, in 1916. The children were born to poor families. Their work consisted of household chores and herding the family’s sheep. They witnessed several visions of the Blessed…
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Matthias
St Matthias (Died Approx. 80AD) was an Apostle appointed not by Jesus but by the remaining eleven apostles, to replace Judas Iscariot who had betrayed Jesus. The eleven met with fellow disciples, Mary the Mother of Jesus and other women; a gathering of around 120 people. They agreed on selection criteria including that the appointed…
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Jesus At The Feast Of Dedication (1)
Extract: It was winter and the Feast of Dedication when a group of Jewish leaders surrounded Jesus and asked, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” (John 10:24) Thought Interestingly, Jesus had already told them many times before that He was Christ, but they refused to…
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Our Lady of Fatima (Feast)
On 13th May 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared at Fatima in Portugal to three shepherd children aged 10, 9 and 7. Running home to tell their parents they described the Lady as “brighter than the sun, shedding rays of light clearer and stronger than a glass filled with the most sparkling water”. The visions…
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Our Lady of Fatima: Day 5
Background: Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Rosary, are titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary following her appearances to three children at Fatima, Portugal, in 1916. The children were born to poor families. Their work consisted of household chores and herding the family’s sheep. They witnessed several visions of the Blessed…
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Jesus, “I Am The Good Shepherd” (1)
Extract: Jesus described himself symbolically as the Good Shepherd. He said, “I tell you the solemn truth, … If anyone enters through me, he will be saved, … I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly”. (John 10:7,9,10) Thought We are Jesus’ sheep, members of his precious flock. It…
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Pancras of Rome
St Pancras (289 – 304) was born to Roman parents near Synnada, Turkey. His mother died during childbirth and his father died when he was 8 years old. St Pancras moved with his uncle to Rome. They converted to Christianity and lived devout and pious lives. During the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, Christians…
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Our Lady of Fatima: Day 4
Background: Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Rosary, are titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary following her appearances to three children at Fatima, Portugal, in 1916. The children were born to poor families. Their work consisted of household chores and herding the family’s sheep. They witnessed several visions of the Blessed…