“We may see in him an example of liturgical prayer, for the singing of God’s praises was an important item in the school of Prophets. The word ‘Prophet’, in the ancient law had a wider meaning than we attach to it now. It was used to describe not only one who prophesied, one who had …
Today, February 1, is the memorial of Blessed Benedict Daswa. The future beato was born Tshimangadzo Samuel Daswa in 1946 in South Africa. He was a member of the Lemba tribe. Since this tribe followed Jewish laws, rituals, and traditions, they were known as the “Black Jews.” He got the name “Benedict” when he converted …
When Jesus had crossed again in the boatto the other side,a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea.One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward.Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying,“My daughter is at the point of death.Please, come lay your hands on …