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Tertullian was born in Carthage, North Africa, about 155 AD. He had pagan parents and his father may have been a centurion. Carthage was a prestigious Roman colony and Tertullian was given a good education in Greek, Latin, literature, history and philosophy. On arrival in Rome, Tertullian probably worked as a lawyer. In Rome, he...

If you have ever been in trouble for simply doing good, then Zita is the saint for you.  Born in 1218 to poor but devout parents in Monsagrati, Zita was sent at the age of 12 to work as a servant for the rich Fatinelli family in nearby Lucca. Zita was pious, generous and hard-working....

Many of us can show great dedication in pursuit of a career that will bring us a good salary or position.  Peter Chanel should be the patron saint of anyone who shows quiet determination in doing what they believe to be God’s call upon their life; regardless of the harsh personal consequences. Chanel was born...

Catherine of Siena, who was born 1347, should be the patron saint of anyone who has grown up in a large family, and mastered the two vital skills for survival:  how to stand up for yourself, and how to make peace with others. Catherine had siblings!  At least 19 of them.  Her father was a...

Mark, whose home in Jerusalem became a place of rest for Jesus and His 12 apostles, is considered the traditional author of the second gospel.  He is also usually identified as the young man, described in Mark 14:51, who followed Christ after his arrest and then escaped capture by leaving his clothes behind. Papias, in...

The General Synod has recently welcomed a report containing proposals which could bring the Church of England and the Methodist Church in Great Britain into communion with each other. Members backed a motion welcoming a joint report published last year, which sets out proposals on how clergy from each church could become eligible to serve...

The Church of England’s General Synod recently called upon the Government to tackle food poverty and take steps to minimise waste throughout the supply chain. Members backed a motion brought by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich outlining ways retailers and Church of England members can attempt to tackle food poverty in Britain. The...

As one of the partners in Thy Kingdom Come, HOPE is encouraging churches to pray, speak and act. HOPE encourages church to make Jesus known together with words and actions. ‘When churches work together, God commands a blessing,’ says Roy Crowne, HOPE’s executive director. ‘As we come together as part of this global wave of...

Thousands of churches across the country will be joining this year’s global ecumenical prayer movement, Thy Kingdom Come, which takes place 10th to 20th of May. First launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury and York in 2016, Thy Kingdom Come has spread rapidly, beyond all expectations.  In 2016 – 100,000 Christians pledged to pray. Just...

Those who gave up chocolate for Lent can now enjoy their Mars bars or flakes. The Lent Plastic Challenge created by the CofE’s Environment Programme was given considerable coverage by the media, but giving up plastic just for Lent is really not on – we need to change our lifestyles and reduce the amount of...

The Royal British Legion has announced the launch of its SILENT SOLDIER campaign. The Silent Soldier is the near life-size silhouette of a First World War ‘Tommy’ which can be fixed to a wall or attached to an upright pole in public or private spaces. It is anticipated that the Silent Soldier will be displayed...

Are you concerned about religious freedom – or the lack of it – worldwide?  Then you may be interested in two events coming up soon, organised by Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The ‘Pursue Justice Live’ events are going to take place in London in April, and in Birmingham in June.   CSW is encouraging people to either...