Daily Prayers

Prayer is Love, I want to Love

Author: Timothy

  • Jesus Promises The Holy Spirit (1)

    Extract: Before Jesus ascended into heaven he said to his disciples, “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth”. (John 16:12-13a) Jesus wasn’t planning to leave his disciples alone; he would fill them…

  • Making Of Oaths

    Extract: Jesus said, do not take oaths… let your word be, Yes or No. “More than this is from the evil one”. (Matthew 5:34a, 37) Thought Perhaps an elaboration could be, honesty doesn’t need exaggerating; rash swearing is impolite! Reflection Lord Jesus, pour your wisdom into my heart, let your peace begin with me. Prayer:…

  • Methodius I

    St Methodius (Died 847) was born into a wealthy family at Syracuse, Sicily. He transferred to Constantinople in Turkey to continue his education, probably with the intention of entering the Courts. However, instead, he joined a monastery, became a Monk and in time, an Abbot. In 815, St Methodius was sent to Rome as Patriarch Nicephorus’…

  • St Thomas More (Day 1)

    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…

  • Adultery And Sin

    Extract: Jesus said, “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into hell”. (Matthew 5:30) Thought “The saints are like the stars. In his providence, Christ conceals them in a hidden place…

  • Anthony of Padua

    St Anthony (1195 – 1231) was born into a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal. He received his early education at the local Cathedral School and at 15, joined the community of Canon Regulars. After his ordination as a Priest, he was placed in charge of hospitality in the then Abbey of Santa Cruz. St Anthony…

  • St Anthony of Padua (Day 9)

    Background: St Anthony (1195 – 1231) was born in Portugal. He was ordained a priest and joined the Franciscans on missionary work in Morocco. Due to a serious illness, he was forced to return home but his sailing was diverted to Italy because of poor weather. There he spent his time preaching and praying while…

  • St Anthony of Padua (Day 8)

    Background: St Anthony (1195 – 1231) was born in Portugal. He was ordained a priest and joined the Franciscans on missionary work in Morocco. Due to a serious illness, he was forced to return home but his sailing was diverted to Italy because of poor weather. There he spent his time preaching and praying while…

  • Yolanda of Poland

    Blessed Yolanda (1235 – 1298) was the daughter of the King of Hungary, born in Esztergom. She was educated in Poland under the supervision of her sister who was married to the Duke of Poland. Blessed Yolanda, at 22yrs, married the Duke of Greater Poland and had three children, one of whom became a nun.…

  • Anger And Murder (2)

    Extract: Jesus said, “If you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First, go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift”. (Matthew 5:23-24) Thought Pope Francis commented, “Every Christian can choose…

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