The Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles were written by the same person and both addressed to the same high ranking Roman called Theophilus (lover of God). The authorship was assigned to Luke before the end of the second century. On his second missionary journey, Paul may have gone to Troas (where Luke lived, … Continue reading St. Luke – 18th October

Founder, Westminster Abbey If you approve of giving money to help cathedrals survive, then Edward the Confessor (1003 – 66) is the saint for you.  This early King of England was the virtual founder of Westminster Abbey; never mind entrance charges; at one point in his life, Edward was giving a full tenth of his income … Continue reading Edward the Confessor – 13th October

During Prison’s Week (9th – 15th October), we remember Prison Reformer, Elizabeth Fry Elizabeth Fry had endless compassion and endless energy, and together with a steadfast determination to do God’s work, this outstanding philanthropist became one of the foremost promoters of prison reform not just in Britain, but in all of Europe. Elizabeth was born … Continue reading Elizabeth Fry – 12th October