Author: Timothy
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St Joseph (Day 5)
Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…
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St Joseph (Day 4)
Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…
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Joseph (Mary’s Husband)
St Joseph (Died ca 18 -35 AD) was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth area of Israel. St Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life, returning only after Herod’s death. As a caring parent,…
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Birth Of Jesus Is Announced To Joseph (2)
Extract: When Joseph heard that Mary, whom he intended to marry, was already pregnant, he planned to leave her. However, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from…
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Cyril Of Jerusalem
St Cyril’s birthplace is thought to have been either Caesarea of Palestine or possibly Jerusalem. He was born into a Christian family, became a Deacon around the age of 22 and Priest eight years later. In 350, St Cyril was appointed Bishop of Jerusalem. St Cyril is remembered for his theological writings and charitable works…
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St Joseph (Day 3)
Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…
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Jesus’ Seven Woes – Practice What You Preach
Extract: Jesus challenged the behaviour of the crowds gathered to hear him including, the Scribes and Pharisees saying, “…do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach”. (Matthew 23:3) Thought Jesus gave many examples of what he meant by “not practising what they preach” such as, expecting others to carry…
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Do Not Judge Others
Extract: Jesus said, “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give and it will be given to you”. (Luke 6:36-38) Thought Jesus reminded us many times, to do to others…
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Patrick Of Ireland
St Patrick (5th Century) was born in Roman Britain; suggestions for the exact whereabouts of his home varies from Wales to Cumbria and Scotland. At 16yrs, St Patrick was taken by a group of pirates to Ireland and held captive for 6yrs. During that time he converted to Christianity. Escaping his captors, St Patrick returned to Britain and continued…
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St Joseph (Day 2)
Background: St Joseph was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s husband and Foster Father to Jesus. He was a carpenter and lived with his family in the Nazareth region of Israel. Joseph moved to Egypt to avoid Herod’s persecution during Jesus’ early life. As a caring parent, he established a safe home for his wife and Jesus.…