Jul 30 – Memorial for St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor An adult convert, St. Peter (406-450) fought paganism and heresy, enforced reforms, and built several churches and ornate altars in his see. A preacher with outstanding language skills, he was given the name ‘Chrysologus’, referring to his ‘golden word’. 176 of his sermons have... Continue Reading →
18 July, Thursday — Lay your weary head to rest
Thursday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Isa 26:7-9,12,16-19Mt 11: 28-30 "Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest." I have always read this verse from Matthew's gospel as being about death. The line "I will give you rest" also appears in the hymn, 'Be not afraid', which... Continue Reading →
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