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Telling the Stories that Matter: August 14 – Maximillian Kolbe, Martyr, Prisoner #16670, Lover of Life | Joshua Hearne
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Joshua’s Home Community. Joshua’s Ministry Organization. A Collection of Thoughts and Pictures from Downtown. Telling the Stories that Matter: August 14 – Maximillian Kolbe, Martyr, Prisoner #16670, Lover of Life. August 14, 2015. Ocess of becoming a priest, he changed his name to Maximillian. This was, in a way, a new birth into life that was free of Rajmund’s fear of the Empire and the oppression it so easily dealt in. It was a turning point for Maximillian. Shipped to prison and,. Then, to Auschwitz.
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A Beautiful Little Calcutta | Third Chances
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A written record of chances given and ministry done with and among Grace and Main Fellowship. August 24, 2012. A Beautiful Little Calcutta. The most recent edition of. A newsletter about ministry in Danville, Virginia, is available at: http:/ eepurl.com/oGTer. You can receive future editions of the newsletter in your email by subscribing at: http:/ eepurl.com/j3EuP. A Beautiful Little Calcutta. God had been forming a connection between Grace and Main and our brothers and sisters at the stucco building wi...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: August 10 - St. Laurence, Martyr, Deacon, Keeper of the Church's Wealth
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Monday, August 10, 2015. August 10 - St. Laurence, Martyr, Deacon, Keeper of the Church's Wealth. Valerian, like other emperors, disenfranchised and exiled powerful Christians in the Senate and murdered priests, deacons, bishops, and powerless Christians. Laurence, indeed, was well accompanied in his death and died a faithful follower along with his other brothers and sisters in the faith. And leader in Rome, he was well-acquainted with Pope St. Sixtus II. You never mounted the altar of sacrifice without...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: August 3 - Lydia of Thyatira, Seller of Purple, Convert, Hospitalier
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Monday, August 3, 2015. August 3 - Lydia of Thyatira, Seller of Purple, Convert, Hospitalier. Paul, Silas, Luke, and Timothy were traveling through Philippi and spreading the Gospel given to them by their Lord- Jesus. In obedience to the great commission that had been given to all Christians and their own particular call, they found themselves traveling through the known world and sharing the story of a crucified king and forgiveness and redemption for all who would request it. She had not been given res...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: August 14 - Maximillian Kolbe, Martyr, Prisoner #16670, Lover of Life
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Friday, August 14, 2015. August 14 - Maximillian Kolbe, Martyr, Prisoner #16670, Lover of Life. Ocess of becoming a priest, he changed his name to Maximillian. This was, in a way, a new birth into life that was free of Rajmund's fear of the Empire and the oppression it so easily dealt in. It was a turning point for Maximillian. Station he had founded and supervised to vilify the encroaching Nazis. Shipped to prison and,. Then, to Auschwitz. They tried to strip him of his identity. They did not call h...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: June 2015
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015. June 30 - Basilides and Potamiana, Martyrs. Potamiana was a Christian in Alexandria, Egypt, in the year 205 A.D. But Potamiana's faith amounted to far more than conviction and tolerated practice. No, faith for Potamiana was a likely death sentence. Potamiana so that she might suffer and die for her refusal. Potamiana died a martyr and Basilides went home shaken by her words and bravery. She had faced death without a tremor of fear and with a confidence that he wasn't certain h...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: August 7 - St. Victricius, Soldier of Peace, Bishop
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Friday, August 7, 2015. August 7 - St. Victricius, Soldier of Peace, Bishop. Victricius was born the son of a Roman Legionnaire. Like his father, he was set aside for military service to the Empire. He was trained from a young age to serve the Emperor and execute his directives. He followed in his father's footsteps and was on a path that led to acclaim, wealth, relative comfort, and power over other people. But, his path was interrupted when he began speaking with Christians. In front of his fellow roma...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: August 12 - Cassian of Imola, Martyr and Faithful Teacher
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015. August 12 - Cassian of Imola, Martyr and Faithful Teacher. Cassian fled but became nowise less powerful since the Empire was unable to uproot the Kingdom from the world much like a gardener is unable to keep out weeds. Cassian fled to Imola where he soon took on another position of service and guidance. He became a teacher of young people so that he might have an impact upon their lives. He taught them. No more turn it off than he could stop breathing. For them and a desire to...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: August 6 - The Transfiguration
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Thursday, August 6, 2015. August 6 - The Transfiguration. Jesus was nearing his eventual arrest and crucifixion with a steadiness that would have been unnerving if any of "the Twelve" had understood it. Instead, Jesus was bearing the burden of the impending ordeal with little to no help from his dearest friends and companions. Glory His clothes were whiter than any clothes these three hardworking men had ever known. In fact, it would seem that this white was whiter than white. Soon, two men approached Je...
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Telling The Stories That Matter: August 11 - St. Clare of Assisi, Poor, Devoted, Obligated
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015. August 11 - St. Clare of Assisi, Poor, Devoted, Obligated. Of Assisi was a noblewoman of some renown and considerable. Her position and birth guaranteed that she would never be in want or ever have a desire unsatisfied. Her heart was warmed and she found that he seemed to be speaking directly to her. Indeed, she began to wonder if there might be more to life than things and status. Later, as she attended a Palm Sunday service she. At her request, he cut her hair, gave her a rough.
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