Category Archives: Saints days

Jeffrey John’s problem

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Administrator

Jeffrey John should take heart because there is an army of people throwing their support behind him on message boards accross the internet. He is certainly not without friends and there is a general concensus that he is a very … Continue reading →

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Saint Michael & all angels

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Administrator

A few garbled thoughts on this feast of S. Michael and all angels. Firstly to say how I am always surprised that this great Feast, popularly called Michaelmas, is not a Solemnity. It seems to me that it should be, … Continue reading →

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S. Alphonsus de Ligouri

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Administrator

Today is the feast of Alphonsus Ligouri, one of my personal favourites! Born in Naples in 1696, he was the first-born of seven belonging to Neapolitan nobility. Two days after he was born he was baptised with the most wonderful … Continue reading →

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Saint Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Administrator

Above is a picture of Antonio Canova’s incredible sculpture of the penitent Mary Magdalene, whose feast falls this day. S. Mary Magdalene is one of the most dramatic figures in the Gospel due to mystery surrounding her history, which suggests … Continue reading →

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Last night’s sermon

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Administrator

Last night was a great success as various priests and people came together to celebrate the Patronal Festival of S. Augustine of Canterbury, Belvedere. Stupidly I forgot my camera….so no pretty photographs! Instead you can enjoy this old photograph of … Continue reading →

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S. Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 378-444)

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Administrator

St. Cyril of Jerusalem was born arouind the time Emperor Constantine legalised Christianity in the Roman Empire (313 AD) and became bishop of Jerusalem in 349AD. Virtually nothing is known about his life prior to ordination. What we do know … Continue reading →

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Saint Raymond of Penyafort

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Administrator

Born at Penyafort near Barcelona in 1175, Saint Raymond lived into his hundredth year, quite astonishing given the era. As a member of the Spanish nobility, he had the resources and the education to get a good start in life … Continue reading →

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S. Thomas of Canterbury

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Administrator

Today begins my post Christmass break and I look forward to spending quality time with my family. We are not going away but will arrange several days out- as we are yet to fully explore the locality since moving here … Continue reading →

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The Assumption of Mary into Heaven

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Administrator

Mass was offered at 10.30am at the High Altar. A group of 30 parishioners gathered to honour Mary, Queen of Heaven and recite the Angelus. After our devotions we bid an emotional farewell to Ruth Pearce, who is moving to … Continue reading →

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Hurrah for Annie – God’s granny!

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Administrator

Today is the feast day of Ss. Joachim and Anne. They were the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the biological grandparents of Jesus our Lord. At 9am we shall offer Mass (in Latin this being the fourth Saturday … Continue reading →

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