July 4 William Andleby, Thomas Warcop, et al d. 1597 beat 1927

Thommy and John


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what was happening in 1927 when the pope beatified so many english martyrs? in addition to the worthy cause of the 16th c. martyrs, there must have been another story - - paul harvey where are you with this story? or might you [or i?] hunt the background down....

William Andleby, an educated man, this one at Cambridge, where he converted to Catholicism. imagine that decision? at that time, in that place. in the midst of the ramp up to the act of 1585.... that is hearing a vocation through the cacophony of anticatholicism at its most shrill - - hearing it and responding to it.... how do you discern your vocation in the midst of your anti catholic environs?

William Andleby went to Douai to study for the priesthood. we each have to find the right place to nurture our faith and vocation. and it may include self exile from our home kingdom - though, living in the kingdom of God is our proper home location. William Andleby was ordained in 1577.

William Andleby was sent to, probably had every intention to return to, the English Mission - i am sure the men who made the round trip from england to douai and back again musta had other things to call this roulette wheel to martyrdom.... you know that when you choose to live your faith, the anti catholic kingdom will be opposed to you and strive to reach out and squash your lights out. find in yourself the fortitude of the spirit both you and William Andleby received at confirmation....

twenty years william Andleby labored in the english mission.... until he was captured. twenty years was much longer than most. too bad that some where along that time line england did not wake up and 'live and let live' with some accommodation to religious choice. it was impossible, tho. the catholic faith, the catholic church, by their very existence admonished the guilt of the henry VIII modus vivandi vis a vis marriage, faith, and church. and if the mighty english crown could not crush or eradicate the faithful, what powers do you think your royalty has over your? check out William Andleby and his companions and the multitude of english martyrs - learn their secret [of faith and church].... then live your faith in your church with courage and confidence - - letting the chips fall where they may. the catholic church persisted, even thrived below the radar screen in england; your royalty, even when you live your faith, will also survive in its own way....

Thomas Warcop, a worchester gentleman, had the graciousnes of his faith to give shelter to William Andleby. and for that, for being a good Christian, a good samaritan so to speak, the english deemed him treasonous and martyred him. and Thomas Warcop thus inherited the kingdom of heaven and the perpetual remembrance of his friends, family, church - both then and through the ages.... even to this very day... be like Thomas Warcop, even if your royalty will not only reject you but seek to martyr you because your faith, your faithfulness somehow threatens [elicits guilt? admonishes wrongful living? reminds of a better way and thus creates an opportunity for return to redemption?].... whetever... try Thomas Warcop's Catholic approach to right and good and follow your faith to its fruition....

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