Although born in England and baptized Winfrid, St; Boniface is known as "The Apostle of Germany: and looked upon as the Englishman who has had the most influence in Europe. Ordained at 30, he had a desire to be a missionary and despite an aborted first attempt, returned under the commission of Pope Gregory VII and with a new name, Boniface, returned to what is now the Netherlands and proceeded further north into Germany where he made many converts, and founded schools and monasteries. His cutting down of the "sacred oak" without harm to himself convinced people that he was a man to whom they should pay attention. He was murdered at the age of 73 as he prepared to confirm a group of believers.
Although we'd like to have the benefit of outstanding prodigies to accompany our efforts to live a productive life like that of Boniface, we share his simple faith and can follow his example of determination in our own every-day lives. We don't have to cut down a sacred oak, but our goodness and humility can be more effective than we imagine. May God work through us!
Bro. Rene
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