Dear Sunday School Parents

widow's mite

The ancient Greek lepton (translated as “mite” in the Authorised Version) was the smallest and least valuable coin in circulation in Judea, and worth one-half of a quadrans, or 1/128 of a denarius, or about six minutes of an average daily wage.

In order to teach the lesson of charity, we will be . . . → Read More: Dear Sunday School Parents

Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany

St Mary and St Martha

Christ in the House of Mary and Martha by Jan Vermeer (1623—1675)

Merciful Saviour, who didst love Mary, and Martha, and Lazarus, blessing their home with thy sacred presence: Help us, we beseech thee, to choose that better part which shall not be taken away from us, that we may grow in grace . . . → Read More: Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany