Author: Timothy
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Philip The Apostle
St Philip, who lived at the time of Jesus, is often named in the New Testament as the fifth Apostle to be chosen by Jesus to follow him. Following Jesus’ resurrection, St Philip went with his sister Mariamne and Bartholomew on a long journey through Greece, Turkey and Syria preaching the Good News and performing many…
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St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 4
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…
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Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People (1)
Extract: Even by today’s standards, the crowds that gathered to hear Jesus preach and teach were often enormous. When a crowd of five thousand gathered, he asked Philip, “Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?” Philip answered, “Two hundred days’ wages worth of food would not be enough for each of them…
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St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 3
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…
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Athanasius
St Athanasius (Approx. 296/8-373) was born in or near Alexandria, Egypt. His Christian family was probably wealthy since he received a good education and was fluent in Greek. In 319, he was ordained a Deacon and soon after, served as Secretary to Alexander the then Patriarch of Alexandria. In 328, following the death of Alexander,…
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May 2025
For Working Conditions Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized. Prayers: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be… Almighty Father, we make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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Joseph The Worker (Feast)
The 1st May was set aside by Pope Pius to celebrate the gift of St Joseph. He was Mary’s husband and is the Patron Saint of Workers. The day often coincides with an annual holiday, Labour Day, for workers in many countries around the world. We generally view St Joseph as a hardworking and highly…
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St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 2
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…
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St Peregrine of Laziosi: Day 1
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…
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Pius V
Pope St Pius (1504-1572) was born in Bosco Marengo, Italy. At 14, he joined the Dominicans and in 1528, he was ordained a Priest. He lectured at Pavia for sixteen years, becoming Prior of various monasteries and later Archbishop. In 1566, St Pius was elected Pope and remained in post until his death in 1572. St…