St. David of Wales

St. David of Wales, Bishop of Wales, 588

Saint David was a Welsh bishop during the sixth century. He was born around 462 t0 512. He is traditionally believed to be the son of Saint Non and the grandson of Ceredig apCunedda king of Ceredigio. David founded numerous churches throughout South Wales.

Prayer

God our Father, you gave the Bishop David to the Welsh church to uphold the faith and to be an example of Christian perfection.

In this changing world may he help us to hold fast to the values which bring eternal life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN.

Scripture: Mark 4: 26-29

The Kingdom of God is like this. A man scatters seed on the ground and goes to sleep while the seed sprouts and grows—how? He does not know

The ground produces the crop by itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full-grown corn in the ear; but as soon as the crop is ripe he plies the sickle, because the harvest time has come.

Reflection

David of Wales was a bishop who founded many churches in South Wales. He is famous for the following:

In this changing world may (God) help us to hold fast to the values which bring eternal life.