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For this episode I'm going to read most of a letter written by a man named Cuthbert - who was Abbot at the Jarrow monastery - to a man named Cuthwin, who was a Deacon in the church. Cuthbert wrote this letter to explain the circumstances surrounding the death of Bede, whose life we covered in Episode 46. I'm bringing this letter to your attention because I think it paints the picture of the life of a man, well-lived. It really demonstrates the love that Bede had for the Lord and for those around him and I think it can serve as an inspiration for each of us. We should all want to be remembered just as Cuthbert remembered Bede - in service to the Lord until the very end. Full of grace and love for God and in service to our fellow man.

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St. Peter's of Wearmouth: https://www.stpeters-wearmouth.org.uk/cuthberts-letter/