Author: Timothy
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Cyril of Alexandria
St Cyril (376 – 444) was born in Theodosius, Egypt. His uncle was the Patriarch of Alexander. His extensive education included theological studies. He worked closely with his uncle and accompanied him on a Synod in Constantinople. When his uncle died in 412, St Cyril was appointed Patriarch of Alexandria. St Cyril wrote extensively and…
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St Oliver Plunkett (Day 5)
Background: St Oliver Plunkett was born in Ireland. He studied in Rome and in 1654 was ordained a Priest. He was unable to return to Ireland immediately after his ordination. This was due to wars between Irish Catholics and English/Irish Protestants. On his eventual return, he became a central figure in the reorganising of the ravaged Roman Catholic…
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Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer
St Josemaría Escrivá (1902 – 1975) was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9. He was ordained to the Priesthood on March 28, 1925. in Saragossa. On October 2, 1928, by divine inspiration, he founded Opus Dei. On June 26, 1975, he died unexpectedly in Rome in the room where he worked, after a last affectionate…
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Jesus On Hearing And Doing
Extract: Jesus said, “Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock”. (Matthew 7:24) Thought Hearing and doing are very different! Jesus also said, “He who hears… and does not do… is like a foolish man who built his house on sand!” Would…
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St Oliver Plunkett (Day 4)
Background: St Oliver Plunkett was born in Ireland. He studied in Rome and in 1654 was ordained a Priest. He was unable to return to Ireland immediately after his ordination. This was due to wars between Irish Catholics and English/Irish Protestants. On his eventual return, he became a central figure in the reorganising of the ravaged Roman Catholic…
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Maximus of Turin
St Maximus (Died 465) is thought to have been a native of Rhaetia in Northern Italy. St Maximus was appointed Bishop of Turin and attended the Synod of Milan in 451 and the Council of Rome in 465. He is renowned for his many theological writings including, 118 homilies, 116 sermons and 6 treatises. St Maximus’…
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St Oliver Plunkett (Day 3)
Background: St Oliver Plunkett was born in Ireland. He studied in Rome and in 1654 was ordained a Priest. He was unable to return to Ireland immediately after his ordination. This was due to wars between Irish Catholics and English/Irish Protestants. On his eventual return, he became a central figure in the reorganising of the ravaged Roman Catholic…
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A Tree And It’s Fruit
Extract: Jesus said, “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire”. (Matthew 7:19) Thought It’s easy to become a tree with no fruit! We must guard against the many false promises in this world. Seek only to follow the word of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Reflection Lord…
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John The Baptist
The birth of St John the Baptist (Died: 31-36) was foretold by an Angel to Zachariah, John’s father. At the time, Zacharias was an old man and his wife Elizabeth was barren. John is described as having been sent by God, “To bear witness to the light so that through him everyone might be saved”. John…
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St Oliver Plunkett (Day 2)
Background: St Oliver Plunkett was born in Ireland. He studied in Rome and in 1654 was ordained a Priest. He was unable to return to Ireland immediately after his ordination. This was due to wars between Irish Catholics and English/Irish Protestants. On his eventual return, he became a central figure in the reorganising of the ravaged Roman Catholic…