Martyrdom then & now
Today is the feast of St. Stephen, the first witness murdered for the faith. We would do well to remember that for millions of Christians around the world, going to church is a dangerous act. If you had not heard, three Protestant girls were murdered by Muslim extremists on Christmas Day for the crime of worshipping the Incarnate Word.
In dozens of countries, Christians are the weak and vulnerable ones, not the dominant majority. Keep them in mind and pray for their safety, and thank God that you don’t have to be afraid when you go to church.