Deepertruth: Making a Difference Building Up The Kingdom

Making a Difference Building Up The Kingdom.  Have you heard someone say something to the effect that their vote does not count, or someone say that they can't make a difference?

I have some friends of mine who would tell you differently.

One person who made a difference was St. Abran who was raised in Ireland in the 6th century. When his family packed up and moved to Brittany, he would cling to holiness and charity living the life as a hermit. Because of his example and testimony, all of St. Abran's brothers and sisters are regarded as Saints. St. Abran made a difference that was felt by the people around him.

St. Victor Maurus was born in the second century at a time when the Catholic Church was persecuted by the Roman Empire. He was born in Mauretania, modern day Lydia in Northern Africa. He was raised a Christian, but was enlisted in the Roman Army. He served in the Praetorian Guard which was an honor position.

Eventually, he would be arrested for his Faith. Even though St. Victor was an older man, the Romans tortured him. St. Victor made a difference in that he remained steadfast in the Catholic Faith despite severe torture giving his life in 303 A.D. St. Gregory of Tours spoke of the many miracles that took place at St. Victor's grave site which had later become a shrine.

St. Dionysius was one of the ten missionaries Pope St. Sixtus I had sent to Gaul. He was serving as Bishop of Vienne, France when the Pope needed a few good men. St. Dionysius made a difference answering the Lord's call. There are many examples where people made a difference in the face of persecution and the unknown. I like taking a look at the lives of the Saints because they made a difference despite their own limitations.