Author: Timothy
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Abraham’s Children And The Devil’s Children (1)
Extract: Jesus said to a group of people from Judea, “I tell you the solemn truth, everyone who practices sin is a slave of sin”. (John 8:34) Thought Why do we opt to sin, rather than listen and open our hearts to reason and God’s love? Reflection Lord Jesus, increase my awareness of the times…
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Julie Billiart
St Julie Billiart (1751-1816) was born the sixth of seven children in Cuvilly, Picardy, France. She was a bright child and delighted in sharing her catechism and bible stories with others. At the age of 9yrs, and instead of the usual 13yrs, she was allowed to receive her First Holy Communion. At 14yrs, she took a…
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St Bernadette Soubirous (Day 6)
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.…
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Where Jesus Came From And Where He Was Going
Extract: The Pharisees and Jewish Elders questioned Jesus about where He came from and where He was going. Jesus replied, “You people are from this world; I am not from this world. I do nothing on my own initiative, but I speak just what the Father taught me. The one who sent me is with…
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St Bernadette Soubirous (Day 5)
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.…
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John Baptist De La Salle
St John Baptist De La Salle (1651-1719) was born the eldest of seven children into a wealthy family in Reims, France. He received a good education and, destined for a religious life, was confirmed into Clerical Orders at 11yrs. At 15yrs, St John Baptist De La Salle was appointed Canon of Reims Cathedral. He then progressed to…
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Jesus Speaking With Martha And Mary
Extract: Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live even if he dies, and the one who lives and believes in me will never die”. (John 11:25, 26a) Thought Jesus, thank you for paying for my sins. Through your death and resurrection, You have opened…
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St Bernadette Soubirous (Day 4)
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.…
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Response To Jesus’ Work
Extract: Jesus said, “When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places looking for rest but not finding any. Then it says, ‘I will return to the home I left’”. (Luke 11:24) Thought Freeing ourselves from sin is usually only the beginning of a long and difficult journey ahead. The same…
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Paul Le-Boa Tinh
St Paul Le-Boa Tinh (1793- 1855) was born to wealthy parents at Trinh-Ha village, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. He was educated locally and at 12yrs, went to the Catholic seminary at Ke-Vinh. St Paul Le-Boa Tinh, following his seminary training, primarily lived as a hermit on a frugal diet, prayer and mortification. With the direction…