Posts in The Copybook tagged ‘Lives of the Saints’
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Passiontide
April 6 os
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The Cross of Christ speaks, and tells of the amazing transformation from sign of shame to sign of redemption.
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Easter-Even
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Will Langland tells how after the crucifixion, the soul of Christ went down to Hades to fetch Piers the Ploughman and the rest of hopeless humanity.
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While the besieged citizens of Novgorod huddled for protection in the city gaol, Archbishop John remained in his cathedral to pray.
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Eusebius remembers the banner that Emperor Constantine carried into battle on the day he won his crown.
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In 664, a council at Whitby decided to align the traditions of the Northumbrian Church with those of Rome and Constantinople.
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The Sheriff of Northumberland allows wealth and power to go to his head — and his digestion.
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Back in the 6th century, Mary was consumed by an addiction so compulsive that she would use and discard anyone to satisfy it.
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John’s enduring influence is evident today in the rich sights and sounds of Christian liturgy.
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Cynewulf encourages his listeners to remain committed to the Christian life, by reminding them of the reward that awaits them.