Author: Timothy
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The Resurrection Of Jesus (3)
Extract: When Mary Magdalene arrived at Jesus’ tomb early morning and found the tombstone rolled away and his body gone, she ran to tell the other disciples. When Simon Peter arrived, he went inside and “saw the strips of linen cloth lying there, and the face cloth, … rolled up in a place by itself.”…
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St George: Day 8
Background: St George was born in Cappadocia (Turkey). At 14yrs, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed in his father’s footsteps and became a soldier. However, when all soldiers were ordered to worship and offer sacrifice to Roman Gods, St George loudly objected. Proudly proclaiming his Christian faith, he…
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Jesus’ Betrayal And Arrest
Extract: Judas betrayed Jesus by telling the soldiers where to find Him and how to identify Him, the one I kiss, he said. When the soldiers arrived at the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus said to them, “Who are you looking for?” They replied, “Jesus the Nazarene”. He said, “I am he”. (John 18:4-5) Thought Jesus made…
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St George: Day 7
Background: St George was born in Cappadocia (Turkey). At 14yrs, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed in his father’s footsteps and became a soldier. However, when all soldiers were ordered to worship and offer sacrifice to Roman Gods, St George loudly objected. Proudly proclaiming his Christian faith, he…
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James Oldo (Blessed)
Blessed James Oldo (1364-1404) was born into a wealthy family at Lodi, Italy. His father died when he was young leaving him with great wealth which he enjoyed to the full. He married and had three children. In later life, the death of a close friend reminded him of his own mortality and he began…
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Robert de Turlande
St Robert (ca. 1000-1067) was the youngest child of the nobles Géraud de Turlande and Raingarde at Auvergne, France. The family were related to Saint Gerald of Aurillac. St Robert was educated under the direction of the Church of St-Julien in Brioude. He was ordained a Priest in 1026 and later appointed Canon of St-Julien. St Robert founded…
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Washing The Disciples’ Feet
Extract: Many extraordinary things happened at the Last Supper. At one point Jesus got up, removed his outer garment and, taking a towel and basin of water, washed the disciple’s feet. The disciples were stunned. Yes, feet need washing, but this was a job for lowly servants, not their Master! Jesus’ response to the Apostles…
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St George: Day 6
Background: St George was born in Cappadocia (Turkey). At 14yrs, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed in his father’s footsteps and became a soldier. However, when all soldiers were ordered to worship and offer sacrifice to Roman Gods, St George loudly objected. Proudly proclaiming his Christian faith, he…
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Benedict Joseph Labre
St Benedict Joseph Labre (1748-1783) was born the eldest of fifteen children into a prosperous family at Amettes, France. He was educated by his uncle, a Parish Priest. At the age of 16, St Benedict’s parents dissuaded him from becoming a monk. A couple of years later an epidemic swept over the city and while his…
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St George: Day 5
Background: St George was born in Cappadocia (Turkey). At 14yrs, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed in his father’s footsteps and became a soldier. However, when all soldiers were ordered to worship and offer sacrifice to Roman Gods, St George loudly objected. Proudly proclaiming his Christian faith, he…