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Category: Archived & Redirected
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The Testimony of John the Baptist
Pope St Sylvester I (Died 335) Pope Saint Sylvester was born in Sant’Angelo a Scala, Italy. He was appointed Pope in 314 and presided at a time when many great Churches were founded by Emperor Constantine. They included the Basilicas of St John Lateran and Old St Peter’s. Pope St Sylvester enjoyed a successful relationship…
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Shepherds Visit the Baby Jesus
Feast of The Holy Family An Angel of God appeared to three Shepherds who were watching their sheep. The Angel told them a baby had been born in Bethlehem saying, “Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people. Today, your Saviour is born”. The amazed Shepherds hurried…
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The Prophecy of Simeon
St Thomas a Becket (1118 Approx – 1170) St Thomas Becket was born in Cheapside, London. His father had progressed from being a textile merchant to a rental property owner in London. St Thomas often visited one of his father’s rich friends estates, where hunting and hawking were common sports. At ten, St Thomas Becket…
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Escape of the Holy Family to Egypt
The Holy Innocents (0-5 AD) Today we recall the massacre of the Holy Innocents, male children two years old or under, who lived in Bethlehem and the surrounding region. They were killed on the orders of a furious King Herod the Great; he was determined to avoid the loss of his throne to the newborn…
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The Resurrection of Jesus
St John the Apostle (Approx. 6 – 100) St John, son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles, as was his brother James. He was the author of several books in the New Testament including, the Gospel according to John, and is thus referred to as St John the Evangelist. St John…
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Persecution of the Disciples
St Stephen (Died Approx. 34AD) St Stephen was a Jewish convert to Christianity. He is traditionally regarded as the first martyr of the Christian Church following Jesus’ death. In the New Testament, St Stephen is described as, “Full of faith and the Holy Spirit and to have performed miracles, signs and wonders among the people”.…
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The Birth of Jesus Christ
Christmas Day (Birth of Jesus: Between 0-5AD) Today, billions of Christians around the world will celebrate Christmas. It was on this day, more than two thousand years ago, that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Joseph. Mary and Joseph had travelled from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register for…
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Zachariah’s Praise to God and Prediction
Vigil of the Birth of Jesus (Christmas Eve) Today, we await Christmas Day, the day when we celebrate the Birth of Jesus, the Son of God, at Bethlehem. The first depiction of the nativity scene or crib, as it is often known, is said to have been created by St Francis of Assisi at Greccio…
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Circumcision of John the Baptist
St John Cantius (1390 – 1473) St John Cantius was born in Kety, Poland. He was a bright student and studied at Jagiellonian University where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy. Following his graduation he taught at the University while continuing his studies for the Priesthood. After ordination, St John became Professor of Sacred Scripture…
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Marys Hymn of Praise to God
St Jacopone da Todi (1230 Approx. – 1306) Jacopo die Benedetti was born into a noble family in Todi, Italy. He was a bright student; studying law at Bologna and becoming a successful lawyer. He married a pious noblewoman when he was in his 20’s. In contrast to his wife, he was said to be…