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Jun 11, 2024 · St. Barnabas, a significant figure in early Christianity and a close companion of St. Paul, was a Jew from the tribe of Levi, born in Cyprus. Originally named Joseph, he was given the name Barnabas by the apostles, meaning “Son of Encouragement” (cf. Acts 4:36).
Jun 11, 2024 · Saint Barnabas’ Story. Barnabas, a Jew of Cyprus, comes as close as anyone outside the Twelve to being a full-fledged apostle. He was closely associated with Saint Paul—he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles—and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the still suspicious Jewish Christians.
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Jun 11, 2024 · Barnabas was not afraid of the man who was known to be one of the greatest persecutors of the Church. When he heard that Saul might have had a profound conversion, Barnabas was the first to give him a second chance.
2 days ago · Saint Barnabas, though not one of the 12 apostles chosen by the Lord Jesus, is traditionally regarded as one of the 72 disciples of Christ. He was the most respected man in the first century ...
Jun 11, 2024 · Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on ...
Jun 10, 2024 · Barnabas was that human chrism God sometimes blesses us with -- that sweet oil of charity that made the early Church love and live better. He smoothed the rough edges of life. What a beautiful vocation to have, being a son of encouragement.
Jun 11, 2024 · Saint Barnabas was one of the Seventy Apostles and the companion of the Apostle Paul on some of his missionary voyages. A Jew, born in Cyprus and named Joseph, he sold his property, gave the proceeds to the Apostles, who gave him the name Barnabas (“son of consolation”) because he was gifted at comforting people’s souls.
