Persecution
St. Catherine of Alexander, virgin and martyr
Luke 21:12-19
Jesus warns of persecution and of arrest for following him. I have experienced in my ministry persecution, attempts on my life, and because of the work I do and of the One I represent–Jesus. I know what it means to face pain and death, and I have learned to embrace it, for in embracing it I am set free to live my life and to serve. People often asked me if I am afraid on the streets, and the truth is No. I have faced those fears years ago, they are a part of my life, and I live in a peace of trust in Jesus.
I spent the day working on thank you notes, sermon for the weekend and tomorrow, and I am doing outreach. I have spent some time with three or four people tonight, who are lonely, and depressed. Another calls wanting money and is depressed, and so I am doing what I love doing and am thankful that I still have the energy and stamina to do it, I thank God each day for each moment I have. Deo Gratis! Thanks be to God!
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