On this day, August 22, 565, St. Columba is said to have encountered the Loch Ness Monster. Columba was trained by Irish monks. However, his youthful Christianity was skin-deep while his passions were strong. He was partly responsible for the … Continue reading Did Columba Encounter Loch Ness Monster?
William Carey was born in a forgotten village in the dullest period of the dullest of all centuries. His family was poor, and he was poorly educated. A skin affliction made him sensitive to outdoor work, so he apprenticed to … Continue reading The Shoemaker’s Book
In the evangelization of Europe, the Scandinavians were the last Teutonic peoples to accept Christianity. These Vikings from the North threatened Western Christendom, and their raids terrorized Britain and Western Europe. One man wanted to reach them, and his desire … Continue reading Apostle to the North
Hotheaded people can become strong-hearted saints, for the same passions that drive our tempers can be harnessed by the Spirit for good. We learn this from Columba, born in Ulster, Ireland, on December 7, 521. His grandfather had been baptized … Continue reading Hot Head, Strong Heart
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