In our calendar today, we remember William Temple (Archbishop of Canterbury, 1881-1944). Other sources I use also commemorate Leonard (a 6th century hermit). Very little is actually known about Leonard. He seems to have been a Frankish noble, converted by Remigius, who chose to become a monk instead when offered a bishopric by Clovis. (more…)
November 6, 2012
Leonard, William, Bible Translation and the Poor Widow
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October 4, 2011
Dealing with Differences
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I saw this quotation from William Temple (a former Archbishop of Canterbury) in the Forward Day By Day for Sunday (October 2):
“In our dealings with one another let us be more eager to understand those who differ from us than either to refute them or to press upon them our own tradition …. Wherever there are divisions which persist, there is sure to be something of value on both sides.” (more…)
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