Bede and his characters - Part II

Burnham Abbey. Augustinian Canonness.

"The other most notable character," writes Professor Schlect, "is the church, for it is the church and its ministers that bear the gospel. Notably, there are two distinct churches in this work that are working to bring the pagan Britons, Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Celts and Picts to faith in Christ. One group is the Irish Church, founded by St. Patrick and led by inspiring leaders like St. Columba and Aidan of Iona. The Irish Church thrives on the edges of a continent that is reeling from massive barbarian invasion. Yet, the Irish are (as they so often are in history) undaunted, and they carry the gospel back to the pagans, risking life and limb."

Agenda:

1. Pray
2. Poetry Recitations: "The Ladder of St. Augustine" by Longfellow.
3. Read Bede silently.
4. Finish Lecture on Book I: Review and discuss
1. Describe the early stages of Augustine's mission in Britain.
2. What advice does Pope Gregory give Augustine regarding his relationship to the rest of the clergy?
3. What else Pope Gregory eventually send Augustine to aid the mission in Britain?
5. Review HW:
1. Read Book III of Bede (10/2). 
2. Be perfect.