William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, 1718 Acts 27.1-26 (New International Version) When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. We boarded a ship from Adramyttium about to sail for ports along the coast of … More Saints and Sinners – Wednesday 14th October
Edward the Confessor, king, 1066 Psalm 89.1-18 I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, for ever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.I declare that your steadfast love is established for ever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. You said, ‘I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn … More Saints and Sinners – Tuesday 13th October
Elizabeth Fry, prison reformer, 1845 Reflection “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Elizabeth Gurney was born on 21st May 1780 in Norwich. Aged twenty, she married a strict Quaker by the name of Joseph Fry, who was a London merchant. We know that Elizabeth Fry, as she became after her marriage, was a rather shy and modest … More Saints and Sinners – Monday 12th October
Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking (675) Isaiah 50.4-10(New International Version) The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away. I offered … More Saints and Sinners – Sunday 11th October
Thomas Traherne 1637- 1674 (Poet and spiritual writer) Psalm 76.1-4(New Revised Standard Version) In Judah God is known, his name is great in Israel.His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling-place in Zion.There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war.Glorious are you, more majestic than the everlasting mountains. Reflection I’m so … More Saints and Sinners – Saturday 10th October
Robert Grosseteste (Bishop, philosopher and scientist, 1253) Psalm 55.22 (New International Version) Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Micah 6.8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love … More Saints and Sinners – Friday 9th October
St John Leonardi(Patron Saint of Pharmacists) Acts 24.1-23 Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney, a certain Tertullus, and they reported their case against Paul to the governor. When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: ‘Your Excellency, because of you we have long … More Saints and Sinners – Thursday 8th October
St Sergius and St Bacchus(Soldiers and martyrs) We continue our new series of reflections, Saints & Sinners, with a look at St Sergius and St Bacchus, martyred saints in the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox traditions. Psalm 77(Common Worship Daily Prayer) I cry aloud to God;I cry aloud to God and he will hear me. In … More Saints and Sinners – Wednesday 7th October
William Tyndale(Translator and martyr, 1536) Acts 22.22.23.11(The Message) The people in the crowd had listened attentively up to this point, but now they broke loose, shouting out, “Kill him! He’s an insect! Stomp on him!” They shook their fists. They filled the air with curses. That’s when the captain intervened and ordered Paul taken into … More Saints and Sinners – Tuesday 6th October
William and Catherine Booth (founders of the Salvation Army, 1912 and 1890) Psalm 71.15-29(New Revised Standard Version) My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all day long, though their number is past my knowledge.I will come praising the mighty deeds of the Lord God, I will praise your righteousness, yours alone. O God, … More Saints and Sinners – Monday 5th October
