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Tag: reflection
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Columbanus (Columban)
A Blessing – by St Columbanus Lord, may everything we do this day begin with Your blessing and continue with Your help. May everything we say this day begin with Your love and continue with Your grace. May everything we plan this day begin with Your inspiration and continue with Your peace. So that throughout…
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Jesus and The Rich Man Zacchaeus
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, since helping his mother at home took greater priority. At 26, he married and was blessed with…
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Jesus On Seeking Places Of Honour
St Narcissus of Jerusalem (2nd Century) St Narcissus was eighty years old when he was appointed Bishop of Jerusalem. At the time, the City had 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 accusers…
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Choosing The Twelve Apostles
St Simon and Jude (Died Approx. 64AD) Saints Simon and Jude were two of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles. St Simon is often referred to as Simon the Zealot, which clearly distinguishes him from Simon Peter. Both are regularly mentioned in the New Testament. St Jude’s father was Clopas and his mother was Mary, cousin of the Blessed…
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Jesus Is Warned , Herod Wants Him Killed
Blessed Bartholomew of Braganca (ca 1200 – 1271) Blessed Bartholomew was born into a noble family at Vicenza, Italy. He studied at Padua, joined the newly established Dominican Order and, in his early twenties, was ordained a Priest. Blessed Bartholomew quickly acquired leadership positions within the new Order at home and beyond including, Cyprus, the…
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Jesus On The Narrow Door
Blessed Contardo Ferrini (1859 – 1902) Blessed Contardo Ferrini was born in Milan, Italy. He was taught by his Professor father and excelled in his studies including, fluency in several languages. He was nicknamed “Saint Aloysius” in his youth because of his commitment to the Catholic faith and the Holy Sacraments. Blessed Contardo entered Pavia…
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The Parable Of The Mustard Seed
St Anthony of St Ann Galvao (1739 – 1822) St Anthony (Galvao) was born the fourth of ten children into a deeply religious family at Sao Paulo, Brazil. His father was involved in local politics and was also a member of the Order of St Francis. At 13, St Anthony followed his older brother to Jesuit…
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Jesus Heals On The Sabbath
St Anthony Mary Claret (1807 – 1870)) St Anthony was born into a wool manufacturing family at Sallent, Spain. At 12, following his early education in the local village school, he became a weaver. Later he moved to Barcelona for specialist training in his trade and remained there until he was 20. Recognising a religious calling,…
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Parable Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector
St Hilarion (291 – 371) St Hilarion was born to pagan parents in southern Gaza, Palestine. He converted to Christianity and at 15, lived as a hermit in the desert with St Anthony the Great for two months. When he returned home, he found that his parents had died in his absence, so he sold…