an examination of the lives of some saints for Lent (36/40 (deo volente)) Saint Eustatius was first called Placidus. He was the commanding general of Emperor Trajan’s armies. Though an idolater, he was assiduous in doing works of mercy, and his wife was his partner both in worship and in good works. They had twoContinue reading “On St. Eustace”
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On Sts. Cosmas and Damian
an examination of the lives of some saints for Lent (30/40 (deo volente)) The name Cosmas comes from ‘cosmos’, which means form or adorned. Or, according to Isidore, ‘cosmos’ is the Greek word for clean, as is the Latin word ‘mundus’. Saint Cosmas was a form, an example to others (to understand De Voragine’s reasoningContinue reading “On Sts. Cosmas and Damian”
On St. Martha
an examination of the lives of some saints for Lent (12/40 (deo volente)) Saint Martha, who hosted Christ at Bethany, was of royal lineage. Her father was named Syrus, and was governer of Syria. Martha possessed, by inheritance through her mother, three towns, namely Magdalum and the two Bethanys, as well as parts of Jerusalem.Continue reading “On St. Martha”
On St. Christina
an examination of the lives of some saints for Lent (8/40 (deo volente)) Saint Christina’s name may be said to be derived from the female form of the word ‘Christian’, for she followed Christ in all ways. Or it may be connected with the words ‘chrismate uncta’, meaning anointed with chrism, for she had theContinue reading “On St. Christina”
On Saint John (the Evangelist)
[A series in which I will be analysing the symbolism of the stories of the Saints, loosely based on the Legenda Aurea, part 3] “Christ loved John above the other apostles” The name ‘John’ means grace (or favour) of God. This is interpreted in four ways. First is the special love Jesus had for him,Continue reading “On Saint John (the Evangelist)”
On Tradition 