Saint Wilfred is one of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop. He was the saint who strengthened the relationship between England and Rome. He was born in 634 in North Zealand. Growing up in Christianity from an early age, he attended the Monastery of Lindisfarne and studied theology. The saint practiced the rituals of Church and ceremonies of the English date. But the saint wanted to perform rituals and ceremonies that were in line with the Roman throne. So when the opportunity arose, Wilfred set out for Rome.
The saint, who had returned from Rome, was ordained at Ripon in accordance with the laws of Rome. A monastery was established in accordance with Benedict’s churches. In 664 Wilfred was ordained bishop of Lindisfarne. Five years later he moved to York.
During these periods the saint carried out a number of reforms in his diocese. Here he had to strongly oppose the wicked kings, the priests who were indulging in extravagance, and the misguidance of the believers. So the saint was exiled twice and imprisoned once. Despite enduring many such persecutions, the ultimate victory belonged to the saint. The saint was able to completely eradicate the evils that had long existed in the name of caste and to reform the church by submitting to the Roman throne. On two occasions when the saint was exiled, he converted the indigenous people who were there and enabled them to learn new occupations. The saint made many repentances during his lifetime.
On October 12, 909, Wilfred, who loved the Catholic Church dearly, was led to heaven by angels for his eternal crown.
Meditation: If we can turn away from the love of creation and see ourselves as a complete emptiness, God will come to us with higher divine gifts.