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Author: Timothy
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St Catherine of Siena: Day 5
Background: St Catherine was born in Siena. At around 6yrs, she had her first vision of Christ. She joined a Dominican Order, learned to read and lived outside the convent in, “Almost total silence and solitude in the family home”. At 21, she had another visionary experience, ‘Mystical Marriage,’ in which Jesus asked her to enter public…
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Jesus’ Final Instructions
Extract: Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, he told his disciples to go out and preach his Gospel to all nations. Then he added this warning, “The one who believes and is baptised will be saved, but the one who does not believe will be condemned”. (Mark 16:16) Thought God never stops loving us, it is…
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Fidelis Of Sigmaringen
St Fidelis (1577-1622) was born in Sigmaringen, Germany. He was highly academic and studied law and philosophy at the University of Freiburg. After obtaining a Doctorate, he lectured at the University. At 27, and known for his “modesty, meekness and chastity”, St Fidelis travelled Europe for the next six years. Whilst doing so, his religious…
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Jesus’ Final Public Words
Extract: Jesus said, “I have come as a light into the world so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in darkness”. (John 12:46) Thought We can’t stop a light from shining but we can block its path to others! Be careful! Reflection Lord Jesus, may my words and actions today be a shining…
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St Catherine of Siena: Day 4
Background: St Catherine was born in Siena. At around 6yrs, she had her first vision of Christ. She joined a Dominican Order, learned to read and lived outside the convent in, “Almost total silence and solitude in the family home”. At 21, she had another visionary experience, ‘Mystical Marriage,’ in which Jesus asked her to enter public…
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Adalbert Of Prague
St Adalbert (956-997) was born of Royal heritage at Libice-nad-Cidlinou, Czech Republic. He was well educated having studied for many years at Magdeburg. He and his brother-in-law were ordained priests together and by the age of 30, St Adalbert was appointed Bishop of Prague. Despite his wealthy heritage, St Adalbert chose a life of “charity, austerity…
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George of Lydda
St George (275/285-303) was born into a Greek Christian noble family in Lydda, then Palestine. At the age of 14, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed his father’s footsteps, becoming a soldier to Roman Emperor Diocletian. By his late 20’s, he had been promoted to the rank of Tribunus…
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St Catherine of Siena: Day 3
Background: St Catherine was born in Siena. At around 6yrs, she had her first vision of Christ. She joined a Dominican Order, learned to read and lived outside the convent in, “Almost total silence and solitude in the family home”. At 21, she had another visionary experience, ‘Mystical Marriage,’ in which Jesus asked her to enter public…
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Jesus At The Feast Of Dedication (1)
Extract: It was winter and the Feast of Dedication when a group of Jewish leaders surrounded Jesus and asked, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” (John 10:24) Thought Interestingly, Jesus had already told them many times before that He was Christ, but they refused to…
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Epipodius
St Epipodius (Died 178) was a native of Lyon in France and a bachelor. His companion was St Alexander, a native of Phrygia, now Turkey. They were said to have been close friends from youth. St Epipodius and St Alexander were martyred together during the scourge of Emperor Marcus Aurelius against Christians. St Epipodius was said to…