Author: Timothy
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James Oldo (Blessed)
Blessed James Oldo (1364-1404) was born into a wealthy family at Lodi, Italy. His father died when he was young leaving him with great wealth which he enjoyed to the full. He married and had three children. In later life, the death of a close friend reminded him of his own mortality and he began…
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Robert de Turlande
St Robert (ca. 1000-1067) was the youngest child of the nobles Géraud de Turlande and Raingarde at Auvergne, France. The family were related to Saint Gerald of Aurillac. St Robert was educated under the direction of the Church of St-Julien in Brioude. He was ordained a Priest in 1026 and later appointed Canon of St-Julien. St Robert founded…
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Washing The Disciples’ Feet
Extract: Many extraordinary things happened at the Last Supper. At one point Jesus got up, removed his outer garment and, taking a towel and basin of water, washed the disciple’s feet. The disciples were stunned. Yes, feet need washing, but this was a job for lowly servants, not their Master! Jesus’ response to the Apostles…
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St George: Day 6
Background: St George was born in Cappadocia (Turkey). At 14yrs, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed in his father’s footsteps and became a soldier. However, when all soldiers were ordered to worship and offer sacrifice to Roman Gods, St George loudly objected. Proudly proclaiming his Christian faith, he…
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Benedict Joseph Labre
St Benedict Joseph Labre (1748-1783) was born the eldest of fifteen children into a prosperous family at Amettes, France. He was educated by his uncle, a Parish Priest. At the age of 16, St Benedict’s parents dissuaded him from becoming a monk. A couple of years later an epidemic swept over the city and while his…
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St George: Day 5
Background: St George was born in Cappadocia (Turkey). At 14yrs, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed in his father’s footsteps and became a soldier. However, when all soldiers were ordered to worship and offer sacrifice to Roman Gods, St George loudly objected. Proudly proclaiming his Christian faith, he…
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Bernadette Soubirous
St Bernadette (1844-1879) was born the eldest of nine children into a poor family at Lourdes, France. On 11th February 1858, when she was 14, she had her first vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At first, Bernadette and her friends kept the visions secret but news soon spread and a further seventeen were recorded. The…
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The Plan To Betray Jesus
Extract: Judas Iscariot had decided to betray Jesus to the chief priests, so he asked them, “What will you give me to betray him into your hands?” They offered him thirty silver coins and from that moment on, Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Him. (Matthew 26:15-16) Thought Money is an easy short term…
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St George: Day 4
Background: St George was born in Cappadocia (Turkey). At 14yrs, his father died and a few years later his mother. St George followed in his father’s footsteps and became a soldier. However, when all soldiers were ordered to worship and offer sacrifice to Roman Gods, St George loudly objected. Proudly proclaiming his Christian faith, he…
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The Announcement Of Jesus’ Betrayal
Extract: It was the Last Supper and Jesus, having washed the disciple’s feet, returned to the table and sat down. “Greatly distressed,” he said, “I tell you the solemn truth, one of you will betray me”. (John 13:21) Thought There were multiple reasons for Jesus’ distress:♦ His imminent arrest, torture, agony and crucifixion♦ Judas, a once…