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Part three of the Life of David of Wales:(Vita Sancti David) In illa die dixit coniunx Baia ad privignam suum, famulus simil ad vallem Alun et queramuscucumnerosillius, ut inveniamus nuvis in eis'. This sentence sets up the terrible murder and sacrilege in the Valley of Alun in Glyn Rhosyn. Saint Dunawd and her martyrdom. God rids David of the Scottish magician Boya by means of his enemy,the Rule of David is set up in Glyn Rhosyn after the manner of the Egyptian monks.

The miracles of the stream, Aidan and his miracle and departure for Ireland,the attempt on David's life and God's warning to Aidan.Pilgrimage to the Church in Rome with other Bishops and Barri of Ireland,and return-Mriacle of the Horse and meeting with St Brendan.Modomnoc and the miracle of the Bees and how they came to Ireland. New pilgrimage this time to Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Patriach's Presents and consecration of David to Bishop. David, Teilo and Padarn remain for a while to evangelise the Jewish people.On his return David arrives at Llanthony to his cell and makes a retreat.

Part Four follows shortly (Final Episode)

The Original account of the Life of the Holy Saint David of Wales. The thwarted mission of Patrick, the Prophecy and the Stag, the Bees and the fish, the conception of David by the nun St Non and King Sandde of Camarthen (Ceredigion) St Gildas loses the power of preaching, the Birth of David and the thunderstorm. Upbringing and education and the miracles . This is part one, which finishes the night before the big showdown with Boya the Scot and his wife and lascivious daughters,

Brilliant results for Cwmbran at the Urdd St David's Day Eisteddfod at Pontypool as Cwmbran and Newport Children go through to the final in Conwy in the summe.

A Pontifical Mass (Tridentine) at St David's Cathedral in Cardiff on May 18th at 11am.

A new Lourdes Grotto at Tredegar with an Apostolic Blessing for anyone who goes there and prays for the world and for all thouse suffering sikness.

Part Two Next week!

Sixth century Wales-the menace of the Irish and Saxon raiders in Gwent-Glamorgan, joined together for a while. St Teilo of Llanarth climbs the Skirrid to beg God to spare Gwent! Yellow Plague weakens the peopleThe Battle of Tintern and the visit of an angel, a holy well at Mathern and the relics of the saint still kept at Mathern in a stone sarcophagus under the chancel.

 Also a bishop's heart in an urn!!Snowdrops crocuses and narcissi-my car bites the dust after years of long service! A half term visit to the Abbey Church of Our Lady and St Teilo, now Llandaff Cathedral  special soundseeing tour for a furture podcast. Spring days.My trip to Mathern to interview professional historian Anthony Utting , writer of the book 'Who slew Tewdrig?' Definately a fun interview next time as we discuss this podcast

Revised episode due to gaps in original.

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Part Two discussing who did it with professional historian Anthony Utting actually at Mathern. Considerations-was it a jealous Welsh King, Angles or Saxons. Importance of Gloucester to South Wales. St Tewdrig's Well, Nennius's 'wonder', St Odoceus and his monastery Llandogo near Tintern, Caerwent as an early Christian site. My journey as a learner podcaster, and a consideration of Wales National Day Dydd Dewi Sant (St David's Day)on March 1st.Poem about a pilgrimage to St Davids in the far West of Wales in the Middle Ages.

We look at the life of this great life of this holy saint, his miraculous birth, his founding of monasteries and renewal as a Theological Centre of the old Roman College at Caerleon. Miracle of Samson's drink, the worry of the Pelagian heresy and journey to Llanthony to beg David to come to Llandewi Brefi, Resignation as Archbishop and crowning of the real King Arthur. Journey to Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island) Passing this life and burial there, relics brought to Llandaff in Cardiff in 1120.

My week.Stanley and his vision, Lilian and her ironing being cooled by streams of harp music! Laughter Segment about immodest women and finally examining Candlemas (February 2nd) and a special candlemas prayer with Mary for all the listeners!