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Agnes in the wake of the Lamb (Part 2): Unyielding in tribulation
Agnes in the wake of the Lamb (Part 1): Bride of Christ
Agnes in the wake of the Lamb (Part 4): Faithful unto death
Agnes in the wake of the Lamb (Part 3): Unsullied in purity
Agnes in the wake of the Lamb (Part 2): Unyielding in tribulation
Agnes in the wake of the Lamb (Part 1): Bride of Christ
Saint Lucia: bearer of light
Mt 25:1-13
Reading corresponding to the memorial of Saint Lucia
Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘Then the kingdom of Heaven will be like this: Ten wedding attendants took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones, though they took their lamps, took no oil with them, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps. Read More
I myself shall give you eloquence and wisdom
Today we celebrate the memorial of St Catherine of Alexandria, who lived between the 3rd and 4th century. In her life the words of Jesus that we heard in yesterday’s Gospel apply perfectly:
“Make up your minds not to prepare your defence, because I myself shall give you an eloquence and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to resist or contradict.” (Lk 21:14-15). Read More
Agnes in the wake of the Lamb
Scene 15:
AMBROSE: Brethren, remember ye what Abraham said in the parable of the rich man: “If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead”. (Luke 16:31). Well, that is exactly what happened when Claudius had been raised from death. That generation, which had not believed the eloquent testimony of so many martyrs, repented not of their deeds at the sight of that mighty sign, nor did they give glory to the God of heaven (Rev 16:9, 11). Read More