Saint Aidan was a first-century Irish monk who was invited to become a bishop in England. His mission in England was to convert the pagan Anglo-Saxon people by teaching them about Christ. Saint Aidan loved the Bible and knew it well. He was blessed with a talent for preaching that made it possible for him to teach others about God and His Holy Word.
Saint Aidan had a great love for the poor. Even though Saint Aidan lived a simple life, fasting often, walking rather than riding a horse, he was friends with kings and other nobles who often gave him gifts of money. He used these gifts to take care of orphans, providing them homes, food, and education or he used the money to buy freedom for many slaves.
Once, when a pagan army set fire to the city near Lindisfarne, Saint Aidan prayed to God for help. God made the winds blow the fire away from the city. Saint Aidan built a monastery in LIndisfarne and was buried there when he died.
Saint Aidan is the patron saint of the United Kingdom and of firefighters. Perhaps you are being called to tell others about God’s holy book, the Bible, or to share with the poor, or to pray for them. Look to Saint Aidan’s example and do not hesitate to ask for his intercession.