In the last moments before leaving Rome I made it out to Saint Lawrence’s Outside the Walls. This is in the Blessed Sacrament chapel below the altar: Saint Tarcissius. Or am I wrong? This little boy was commissioned by the Pope (who would be forthwith martyred in the catacombs) to bring the Blessed Sacrament to prisoners at the Coliseum. He was doing this…
He was doing this when he was smashed down and beaten to death by some other boys who wanted whatever it was he was carrying. They could not wrench it from his hands, even in death.
I felt compelled to pray for Fr Gordon MacRae and Pornchai here. Will you join me with some prayers for them? It’s like taking the good example of Saint Tarcissius…
Angel of God…
Hail Mary…
Saint Michael the Archangel…
Amen.
Prayers offered.
Amen!
I love him! I am sure I have read about him before but seeing your picture of this statue just moved me so much and I had to read more about him. What a sweet little saint! Of course, I am always happy to pray for Fr. Gordon and Max and for you too, Father. Thanks for all that you do for us.