Author: Timothy
-
Teresa of Los Andes
St Teresa (1900-1920) was born into a fairly wealthy family in Santiago, Chile. She was an active and vibrant girl engaging in sports and the community. However, like many other Saints, her First Holy Communion day was uniquely special when Jesus spoke to her, something she assumed he did to everyone. At 15, St Teresa wrote…
-
St George: Day 1
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…
-
St Bernadette Soubirous (Day 9)
History: St Bernadette 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 from the Blessed Virgin Mary. At first, Bernadette and her friends kept the visions secret but news soon spread and a further seventeen were recorded.…
-
Stanislaus of Szczepanow
St Stanislaus (1030-1079) was born an only child to a noble and wealthy family in Szczepanow, Poland. He received a good education in his homeland (Gniezno) and also abroad. St Stanislaus was ordained a Priest and, aged 42, was elected Bishop of Krakow. Initially, he refused the role of Bishop but on the instruction of the…
-
Jesus At The Feast Of Dedication (2)
Extract: Although Jesus had many devout followers, there were others who didn’t like him and wanted to kill him. On one occasion, a group picked up stones to, “Stone him to death”. Jesus’ prior question to them was, “I have shown you many good deeds from the Father. For which one of them are you…
-
St Bernadette Soubirous (Day 8)
History: St Bernadette 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 from the Blessed Virgin Mary. At first, Bernadette and her friends kept the visions secret but news soon spread and a further seventeen were recorded.…
-
Fulbert Of Chartres
St Fulbert (ca. 952/960 – 1028/9) was born in Italy or Northern France, possibly Picardy. He studied at the Cathedral School in Reims. He was a student of the future Pope Sylvester II (Gerbert of Aurillac) and one of his fellow students was the future King Robert II of France. St Fulbert taught at the…
-
Abraham’s Children And The Devil’s Children (2)
Extract: The Judeans said to Jesus, “Now we know you’re possessed by a demon! Both Abraham and the prophets died, and yet you say, ‘If anyone obeys my teaching, he will never experience death.’ You aren’t greater than our father Abraham who died, are you? And the prophets died too!” (John 8:52-53) Thought How slow…
-
St Bernadette Soubirous (Day 7)
History: St Bernadette 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 from the Blessed Virgin Mary. At first, Bernadette and her friends kept the visions secret but news soon spread and a further seventeen were recorded.…
-
Casilda Of Toledo
St Casilda was born around 950 into Muslin Royalty; her father was the King of Toledo, Central Spain. Throughout her life, there was constant political and religious conflict. St Casilda’s response was to choose a life of tolerance and respect towards all. She was greatly affected by the imprisonment and torture of many Christians for…