St. Oswald was born into a military family in England during the tenth century. He was the nephew of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who played a significant role in raising him and his early education. He pursued higher studies in France and eventually joined a Benedictine monastery as a monk.
After being appointed Bishop of Worcester and later Archbishop of York, Oswald founded monasteries and implemented numerous reforms. He was a strong supporter of scholarship and invited leading thinkers in various fields, such as mathematics and astronomy, to share their knowledge in the abbeys he established.
St. Oswald was well known for his piety, particularly his love for the poor. He spent the final winter of his life at the Worcester Cathedral, which he cherished. Every day during Lent in February 992, he continued his practice of washing the feet of 12 poor men. On February 29, 992, he died after kissing the feet of the 12th man and giving his blessing. His death brought immense grief throughout the city. Soon after St. Oswald's death, miraculous events were reported at his funeral and tomb.
St. Oswald, pray for us that we may always remain humble in our daily lives.
Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,
Most High Servant,
Jesus, Mary, Joseph Ministry of Love
(Blessed and Saints and the Nine Choirs of Angels)
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