Author: Timothy
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Adalbert of Magdeburg, Apostle of the Slavs
St Adalbert (910 ca. – 981) was born into a wealthy family at Alsace or Lorraine, France. Having survived a serious illness, he became a Monk at St Maximinus Benedictine Monastery in Trier, Germany. Following a request from Princess Olga of Kiev for a Catholic Missionary, St Aldabert and some of his Companions travelled to Russia.…
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Lasting Treasures
Extract: Jesus said to His disciples, “Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your…
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St Thomas More (Day 7)
Background: St Thomas More (1478 – 1535) was born into an upper-class family in London. He was educated at St Anthony’s School, deemed “one of the finest available”. He studied classics at Oxford University and became fluent in Latin and Greek but left university after only two years for a legal career. He was elected to Parliament…
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Private Prayer (1)
Extract: Jesus said, when you pray, “do not be like the hypocrites because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have had their reward”. Instead, He said, “go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father…
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Matt Talbot
The Venerable Matt Talbot (1856 – 1925) was the second of twelve children. He was born into a poor Dublin family in Ireland. His education was short. He took up full-time work at the age of twelve with a wine merchant. Then he moved to a whisky distillery and thereafter, various construction sites. He worked…
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St Thomas More (Day 6)
Background: St Thomas More (1478 – 1535) was born into an upper-class family in London. He was educated at St Anthony’s School, deemed “one of the finest available”. He studied classics at Oxford University and became fluent in Latin and Greek but left university after only two years for a legal career. He was elected to Parliament…
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Pure-hearted Giving (2)
Extract: Jesus said, “Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise, you have no reward with your Father in heaven”. (Matthew 6:1) Thought Some say our love of God is private! Perhaps, that’s partly what Jesus was implying! Reflection Lord Jesus, where can I sow a little love today…
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Mark and Marcellian
St Mark & St Marcellian (Died ca. 286) were twin brothers from a distinguished family in Rome. They were both Deacons and married with children. During the Diocletian period of Christian persecution, St Mark & St Marcellian were arrested and imprisoned for practising their faith. Despite pleas from their parents and family, St Mark and St…
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St Thomas More (Day 5)
Background: St Thomas More (1478 – 1535) was born into an upper-class family in London. He was educated at St Anthony’s School, deemed “one of the finest available”. He studied classics at Oxford University and became fluent in Latin and Greek but left university after only two years for a legal career. He was elected to Parliament…
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St Thomas More (Day 4)
Background: St Thomas More (1478 – 1535) was born into an upper-class family in London. He was educated at St Anthony’s School, deemed “one of the finest available”. He studied classics at Oxford University and became fluent in Latin and Greek but left university after only two years for a legal career. He was elected to Parliament…