Tag: Prayer
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St Willibrord
Featured Saint: St Willibrord (658 Approx. – 739) St Willibrord was a Saxon from Northumbria. He converted to Christianity, dedicated his life to God’s service and entered the Abbey of Ripon in England. Later, he transferred to the Benedictines and spent the next twelve years studying at the Abbey of Rathmelsigi. He was influenced by St…
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St Nikola
Featured Saint: Saint Nikola Tavelic (1340 (Approx) – 1391) St Nikola was born at Sibenik, Croatia. In his early Priesthood, he was one of a group of Franciscan Priests called to work as missionaries in Bosnia and who, over a twelve year period, successfully spread Christianity to many thousands. In 1384, he was again among…
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St Charles Borromeo
Featured Saint: St Charles Borromeo (1538 – 1584) St Charles was born the third son of six children into a very wealthy aristocratic family in Lombardy, Italy. At 12 he formally committed himself to following a religious life while at the same time his uncle bequeathed to him the future income from one of his…
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St Martin de Porres
Featured Saint: St Martin de Porres (1579 – 1639) St Martin was born in Lima, Peru. He was the illegitimate son of a nobleman and possibly an African woman slave. He had a younger sister but soon after her birth, their father abandoned them. He grew up in poverty with his mother who, unable to…
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All Souls Day
Today we honour and pray for the Souls of our ancestors, friends and relatives who have passed from this earthly life. The special occasion is commemorated by Christians and others alike. In addition to attending Mass or other services, it is common practice for people to visit the graveside or remembrance place of loved ones.…
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The Beatitudes
Life’s Sufferings and Blessings † Story: “Drug and Alcohol Addiction,” it’s a common news headline; often linked to the celebrity lifestyle of musicians, footballers and movie stars. However, such devastating illness and abuse can often be found much closer to our own homes, even inside them. The consequences can do far-reaching damage, not just to the sufferers but…
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St Wolfgang of Regensburg
Featured Saint: St Wolfgang of Regensburg (924 – 994) St Wolfgang was born into a Royal family and received a good education; attending the celebrated monastic school of Reichenau Abbey. At first, he became a teacher at the Cathedral School of Trier before joining the Benedictines. St Wolfgang was ordained a Priest by St Ulrich…
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St Alphonsus Rodriguez
Featured Saint: St Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532 – 1617) St Alphonsus was born the son of a wool merchant at Segovia, Spain. He received little education and worked for the family business. At 14, his father died so, his education ended and working at home with his mother took priority. At 26, he married and was…
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St Narcissus of Jerusalem
Featured Saint: St Narcissus of Jerusalem (2nd Century) St Narcissus was eighty years old when he was appointed Bishop of Jerusalem. The City had by then been rebuilt, following its destruction by the Romans. St Narcissus’ long period of office, was interrupted for several years when others attempted to destroy his integrity. He forgave his…