Picture used in the Christian Post article.
We have it easy.
Have you seen this story out of the Christian Post? The headline is "Chinese Christians memorize Bible in prison: Gov't 'can’t take what’s hidden in your heart'".
First of all, I have trouble remembering names and phone numbers.
Secondly, this is one of the most beautiful things I've read this week:
“That’s why we memorize it as fast as we can because even though they can take the paper away, they can’t take what’s hidden in your heart.”
The quote is from a woman explaining how Christian materials are being confiscated by Chinese authorities. This is also an expression of a deep love not just for Sacred Scripture, but for Our Lord.
Catholics in China are suffering. They need our prayers, but not necessarily for the pain to end. That would be great, sure, but what they're going through is their path to Heaven. God's plan for them is so beautiful. We should also pray that we might have the grace to endure a hardship like this. So, the next time you find it hard to wake up for Mass, just think about your Chinese brothers and sisters in Christ.
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