Author: Timothy
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St Joseph (Day 1)
Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…
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Transfiguration Of Jesus (5)
Extract: As the three Apostles awoke, Peter said, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah” As Peter was saying this, “A cloud overshadowed them and they were afraid…” (Luke 9:33-34) Thought Jesus was never alone while on…
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Julian Of Antioch
St Julian (Died 305) was born in Anazarbus, Turkey. His wife, Basillissa, was also canonised a Saint. Together they devoted their lives to Christianity and the conversion of numerous souls to the faith. The success of St Julian’s work led to his arrest. Legend holds that he was subjected to terrible tortures including, being paraded daily for one year through the…
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Love For Enemies (2)
Extract: Jesus said, “Love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be like your Father in heaven”. (Matthew 5:44-45) Thought Easy to do, yes! Well, it’s not always; the pain caused by others can be difficult to forget. Yet, Jesus is telling us, don’t just forgive but also pray…
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St Patrick (Day 9)
Brief Background: St Patrick was born in Roman Britain. At 16yrs he was taken by a group of pirates to Ireland and held captive for 6yrs. During his time in captivity, he converted to Christianity. Escaping from his captors he returned to Britain where he continued to study Christianity. St Patrick described having a vision…
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Louise de Marillac
St Louise was born out of wedlock, her mother a widower, into aristocracy near Le Meux, France. She was educated among France’s elite, at a royal monastery near Paris. At 12yrs, her father died so she moved to the home of a devout spinster, doing household chores and herbal medicine. At 15yrs, she was attracted to a…
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Matilda of Ringelheim
St Matilda (Approx. 894/7 – 968) was born in Enger near Hereford, Germany. She was the daughter of Count Detrick and Countess Reinhild. St Matilda was educated at Hereford Abbey where her grandmother was Abbess. She was betrothed to the son and heir of the Saxon duke Otto the Illustrious, King Henry. He was twenty years…
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Anger And Murder (1)
Extract: The fifth commandment states, thou shalt not kill. Jesus added, “But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother will be subjected to judgment. So then, if you bring your gift to the altar and remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of…
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St Patrick (Day 8)
Brief Background: St Patrick was born in Roman Britain. At 16yrs he was taken by a group of pirates to Ireland and held captive for 6yrs. During his time in captivity, he converted to Christianity. Escaping from his captors he returned to Britain where he continued to study Christianity. St Patrick described having a vision…
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Roderick & Solomon
St Roderick (Died 857) was one of the 48 Christian martyrs of Córdoba, executed by muslim conquerors. St Roderick was a Priest of Cabra. He had two brothers, one a “muslim convert,” the other a “lapsed Christian”. During a fight between his two brothers, St Roderick attempted to break it up. However, the two brothers turned on…