Daily Archives: December 29, 2012

Elijah and Elisha, a reflection on St Thomas

I just found this little gem on the Universalis website, my favourite online Breviary: The prophets Elijah and Elisha are a bit of an embarrassment. Not only are the names similar but some of their miracles resemble one another so … Continue reading

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“Who will rid me of this Turbulent Priest?”

 “Who will rid me of this Turbulent Priest?” Thus raged King Henry II, referring to his Archbishop, Thomas a Becket, when once again Henry was thwarted in his intent to submit the Church to his greedy desires. As a result … Continue reading

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