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 →
19 July, Saturday — His faithful love endures forever
Saturday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 12:37-42Mt 12:14-21 He remembered us in our distress. And he snatched us away from our foes. Today’s Psalm is a hymn of praise. It emphasises God’s enduring love and faithfulness towards his people who were suffering immensely. It gives thanks to God’s subsequent deliverance of Israel from... Continue Reading →
12 May, Monday — Be shepherds with the smell of the sheep
May 12 – Memorial for Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; Memorial for St. Pancras, Martyr Sts. Nereus and Achilleus (d. 98) were soldiers in the imperial Roman army, and members of the Praetorian Guard. They were converts to Christianity and baptized by St. Peter the Apostle. They were exiled for their faith, suffered with St.... Continue Reading →
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