11/06/2026
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today we celebrate the feast of St Barnabas, the patron saint of our church in Box.
Barnabas was one of the very earliest followers of Jesus and a leader of the early church. His story is told in the Acts of the Apostles and he is also mentioned in some of Paul’s letters.
Originally called Joseph, he was given his new name of Barnabas by those who knew him well. It means son of encouragement, a name that truly reflected his character. He was known for supporting others, building up the community and helping the faith grow in its earliest days.
May we follow his example and be a source of strength and encouragement to all those around us.