In the small village of Killaloe in 7th Century Ireland, Flannán was the son of an Irish chieftain. He joined the local monastery, and as a monk he worked as a bread baker. According to one story, there was a time when he baked non-stop for thirty-six hours. He eventually became the abbot where he earned a reputation for charity, hospitality, and care for the needy. The townspeople urged for him to be appointed bishop, so he went to Rome to be ordained. He was such a powerful and eloquent speaker that his own father renounced his position as chieftain, and became a monk.
CHALLENGE
A parent’s job is to give knowledge and wisdom to their children. Today is your chance to return the favor. Do you have some aspect of the faith that your parents don’t know? Maybe it’s something profound, or maybe it’s just the story of St. Flannán of Killaloe. Whatever it is, visit them, call them, or email them and share a little something about the faith.
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