Author: Timothy
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St Anthony of Padua (Day 4)
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…
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William of York
St William (Died 1154) was born in York, England, the son of the Chancellor and Treasurer to King Henry I. Prior to becoming Archbishop of York, St William was a Senior Clergy member and the Treasurer. His election was only accepted by the Pope on condition that he swore, under oath, that he hadn’t gained…
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St Anthony of Padua (Day 3)
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…
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Paul I of Constantinople or St Paul the Confessor
St Paul I (Died 350), a native of Thessalonica, was elected the sixth Bishop of Constantinople in 337. Previously, he had been a presbyter of Constantinople and secretary to Bishop Alexander of Constantinople, his predecessor. St Paul’s time as Bishop was mired by the Arian controversy. This was a long-running theological dispute between two theologians,…
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Jesus Predicts Peters Kind of Death
Extract: Following Simon Peter’s denial of Jesus and his reconciliation, Jesus said to him, “I tell you the solemn truth, when you were young, you tied your clothes around you and went wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will tie you up and bring you…
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Restoring of Peter After His Denial
Extract: When Jesus asked Simon Peter for a third time, “Do you love me?” a distressed Simon replied, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” (John 21:17) Thought Simon Peter had denied knowing Jesus three times, now for a third time he was emphatically embracing his love for Jesus and highlighting Jesus’…
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St Anthony of Padua (Day 2)
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…
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Boniface of Mainz
St Boniface (675 -755) was born in Wessex, England. His family was, “respected and prosperous”. At an early age and against his father’s wishes, he planned and followed a monastic life. His education included theological training by the Benedictines near Winchester. At 30, he was ordained a Priest and, having declined the role of Abbot…
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St Anthony of Padua (Day 1)
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…
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Jesus Prays For Us
Extract: Jesus prayed to his Father in Heaven saying, “I pray not only for [my disciples] but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one”. (John 17:20-21) Thought Lord Jesus, help me to be more like the Saints; resolutely refusing to deny You and spreading your…