The Feast Day of St. George, Patron Saint of England, 23rd April

“Under the Lord’s wings you shall take refuge: His faithfulness is a buckler and shield.  You shall not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”  (Psalm 91: 4-5) St. George’s life might be an enigma, but his legacy is one of sacrificial service in the faith unto death.  Folklore … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. George, Patron Saint of England, 23rd April

St. Cuthbert – 20th March

Beloved Monk and Bishop of Lindisfarne Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (c 634-87) has long been northern England’s favourite saint.  It is easy to see why: Cuthbert was holy, humble, peaceable, prayerful, faithful in friendship, winsome, and really kind.  Cuthbert was born into a fairly wealthy Anglo-Saxon family, and he became a monk at Melrose in 651. … Continue reading St. Cuthbert – 20th March

The Feast Day of St. George

Patron Saint of England 23rd April “Under the Lord’s wings you shall take refuge: His faithfulness is a buckler and shield.  You shall not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”  (Psalm 91: 4-5) St. George’s life might be an enigma, but his legacy is one of sacrificial service … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. George