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- The teaching of Jesus encourages us to believe in guardian angels. He once said, ‘See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.’ (Matthew 18:10) The existence of angels was suggested in various...2nd October – Guardian Angels, keeping an eye on us
- With Islamic State’s current savage persecution of Iraqi Christians in mind, here are two saints for this autumn: Hewald the Black and Hewald the White (d.c. 695). These 7th century Anglo-Saxon priests were living peacefully in Frisia among the Old Saxons, worshipping the Christian God by daily Mass on a portable altar, and reverently devoting...3rd October – Hewalds the Black and White, martyred because they were different
- St Francis (1181 – 1226) is surely one of the most attractive and best-loved of all the saints. But he began by being anything but a saint. Born the son of a wealthy cloth-merchant of Assisi, Francis’ youth was spent in fast-living, parties and on fast horses as a leader of the young society of...4th October – St Francis of Assisi, love for the Creation
- This month is the 501th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, and so a good time to pay tribute to an outstanding English scholar, translator and martyr of the Reformation. William Tyndale (c. 1494 – 6th October 1536) was born near Gloucester, and studied at Oxford and Cambridge. He could speak seven languages, and...6th October – William Tyndale, Bible translator and Reformation martyr
- Think twice before you join a committee The problem with swiping through videos Taking drugs “has never been more dangerous” What do children like to wear on their feet these days? Dogs and sewage don’t mix Have you been stressed at work? The names we love to give our homes Which comes first, the jam...Looking at You (all articles)
- Do you want your life to make a difference – for the good – in this world? Then Luis Bertran (1526-81) is the saint for you. This fearless Dominican priest so inspired tens of thousands of people in Latin America that he was chosen as patron of Columbia. Luis Bertran was born at Valencia in...9th October – Luis Bertran, patron saint of Columbia
- Demetrius of Sirmium should be the patron saint of anyone who takes a stand for the right, despite knowing they will suffer for it. Demetrius was a soldier from Serbia in the fourth century. He fought for the Roman Emperor, and that took courage. Then Demetrius converted to Christianity – and took his stand with...8th October – Demetrius of Sirmium, taking a stand, and suffering for it
- People involved in church or village life are often asked to join committees or to help run things. These include trusts and charities, being a PCC member, school governors and hospital managers, village hall groups and I suppose judging bonny baby competitions. These community positions are vital for the good of everyone, but unfortunately not...Think twice before you join a committee
- Have you ever held your head in your hands and felt that events were against you? Then Denys is the saint for you. This Christian martyr knew all about holding his head in his hands when times got rough. According to Gregory of Tours, Denys was an Italian bishop who became the first bishop of...9th October – Denys of Paris, on why losing your head is not always a bad thing
- Thomas Traherne (1636 – 1674) is a good saint for anyone who loves our planet, and who wants to preserve Creation. This 17th century poet and clergyman wrote extensively about his love for nature, seeing in it a reflection of the glory of God. Traherne was not of a literary family, for his father was...10th October – Thomas Traherne, lover of nature
- Here is a saint for you if you have lost the person you love. Here is a saint for you if you would not let your wealth and security stop you from doing something daringly good with your life. Francis Borgia (1510 – 72) certainly began with it ‘all’. He was the son of a...10th October – Francis Borgia, the Jesuits’ ‘second founder’
- All in the month of October Remembering Desmond Tutu Oskar Schindler – the German businessman who befriended the Jews Where do postcodes come from?< Remembering the music of Chopin Walkers could lose 40,000 miles of footpaths< Safer to fly than ever before Our hedgehogs are in crisis The post and the gastropods ** Editor: We...Looking at Community (all articles)