Author: Timothy
-
Peter Tarentaise
St Peter (1102 – 1174) was born at Saint Maurice, France. At 20, he joined the Cistercian Order and convinced his father and two brothers to follow him. In 1132, he was appointed Abbot of Tamie Monastery and in 1142, Bishop of Tarentaise. St Peter reformed his Diocese with his inspirational leadership of the clergy…
-
St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 9
Background: St Peregrine (1260 – 1345) was born in Italy. After a turbulent youth, he repented of his sins, joined the Servite Order and was ordained a priest, devoting his life to preaching, penance and helping the sick and poor. He became well known for his miracles. St Peregrine developed a cancerous deformity of his…
-
Jesus says, “I Am The Bread Of Life”
Extract: Jesus said to the crowds that gathered to hear his teachings and see wondrous signs, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst”. (John 6:35) Thought We must strive to avoid being no different from the crowds who gathered to hear…
-
Rose Venerini
St Rose (1656 – 1728) was born in Viterbo, Italy. She was one of four children. Her father was a Doctor in the City Hospital. As a young child, she wanted to become a nun but, in later life, she chose to accept a proposal of marriage. St Rose experienced great family tragedy. Firstly, her…
-
St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 8
Background: St Peregrine (1260 – 1345) was born in Italy. After a turbulent youth, he repented of his sins, joined the Servite Order and was ordained a priest, devoting his life to preaching, penance and helping the sick and poor. He became well known for his miracles. St Peregrine developed a cancerous deformity of his…
-
Jesus’ Discourse About The Bread Of Life (3)
Extract: The day after Jesus miraculously fed five-thousand people using five loaves and two fish, the crowds went looking for Him. When they found Him they asked, “What must we do to accomplish the deeds God requires?” Jesus replied, “This is the deed God requires – to believe in the one whom he sent”. (John 6:28-29)…
-
St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 7
Background: St Peregrine (1260 – 1345) was born in Italy. After a turbulent youth, he repented of his sins, joined the Servite Order and was ordained a priest, devoting his life to preaching, penance and helping the sick and poor. He became well known for his miracles. St Peregrine developed a cancerous deformity of his…
-
Marian & James
Saints Marian and James (Died 259) were born in the Constantine area (Algeria) around the beginning of the third century. Both were believed to hold religious positions within the church; Marian a Reader and James a Deacon. In 257, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Valerian (253 – 260), all Christian gatherings were banned,…
-
Jesus’ Discourse About The Bread Of Life (4)
Extract: The day after Jesus miraculously fed the five thousand, people went searching for him. When they found him, Jesus, knowing what they were thinking, said, “You are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not work for food that perishes but for the…
-
St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 6
Background: St Peregrine (1260 – 1345) was born in Italy. After a turbulent youth, he repented of his sins, joined the Servite Order and was ordained a priest, devoting his life to preaching, penance and helping the sick and poor. He became well known for his miracles. St Peregrine developed a cancerous deformity of his…