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Who are your friends?
How do they inspire/support you?
What positive influence do you have on their lives? |
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"You can always tell a person
by the company they keep."
ANON.
"Who you mix with is who you
become."
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Held the office of Chancellor of England in the 16th Century.
He resigned from his post on May 16th 1532, after King Henry
VIII assumed control of the Church in England. Thomas was
sent to prison for not recognising the King's supremacy in
spiritual affairs. This was to cost Thomas his life. His
last words were "I die the King's good servant and God's
first". Thomas is regarded as a hero of conscience,
staying true to his religious beliefs whatever it cost. He
is regarded as the Patron Saint (Spiritual Friend) of Politicians.
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Worked with the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta,
India, for over 50 years. She was born into a rich family
in Albania, and in 1950 she founded a religious order of
nuns dedicated to the poor - feeding them, clothing them
and ensuring they died with dignity. In 1979 she was awarded
the Nobel Peace Prize for her work. She was 87 when she died,
and her life work was best summed up when she said "I
see God in every human being. When I wash the leper's wounds,
I feel I am nursing the Lord himself. Is it not a beautiful
experience?" Interview CNN, 1974
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Was assassinated in 1980 in El Salvador, South America,
for criticising and condemning the repression of ordinary
people by the military and political authorities. He was
martyred (killed) for speaking out about the basic rights
of the poor people whom he served. Foreseeing his death,
he said days before it, "A Bishop will die, but the
church of God, which is the people, will never perish". |
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