Author: Timothy
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Jesus says, “My Sheep Will Never Perish”
Extract: Jesus compared his ministry to the strong bond between a Shepherd and his flock saying, “My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one will snatch them from my hand”. (John 10:27-28) Thought When the Jewish Leaders,…
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Ignatius of Laconi
St Ignatius (1701 – 1781) was born into a peasant family at Laconi, Italy. In his youth, he became seriously ill and vowed, that if cured, he would join a religious order. St Ignatius recovered, but dithered about joining the order! Later, after a riding accident, his life was again in great danger and he…
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Our Lady of Fatima: Day 3
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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Some Disciples Stop Following Jesus (1)
Extract: When Jesus announced to his disciples, “The one who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day,” many stopped following Him. They commented, “This is a difficult statement! Who can understand it?”. (John 6:54, 60) Thought The literal meaning of what Jesus…
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Damien de Veuster or St Damien of Molokai
St Damien (1840 – 1889) was born in Tremelo (Belgium) the son of a corn merchant. After college, he became a Brother of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. One of his brothers also joined the congregation and two of his sisters became nuns. St Damien’s wish was to become a missionary and…
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Our Lady of Fatima: Day 2
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’ Discourse About The Bread Of Life (1)
Extract: When the hostile Jews complained to Jesus because He said He was “the Bread of Life” Jesus said to them: “The one who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true…
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Thomas Pickering (Blessed)
Blessed Thomas (ca. 1621-1679) was born in Westmorland, England around 1621. He entered the Benedictine Monastery of St Gregory at Douai, Flanders (Relocated in 1814 to Mount Pleasant, Downside, Somerset) and became a lay-brother in 1660. In 1665, Blessed Thomas was appointed steward at the Chapel of Catherine of Braganza who was the Catholic wife…
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Our Lady of Fatima: Day 1
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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Solemn Truth, “I Am The Bread Of Life”
Extract: Jesus said to the crowd, “I tell you the solemn truth, the one who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life”. (John 6:47) Thought We were created to know, love and serve God. Understanding our own beliefs, through our daily conversation with God, is a necessary part of living. What do…