We often
think we are living in the worst of times and we may be, depending on our own
situation/location in life. But, instead of becoming depressed/despondent, it
is always well to look back at history. We can always learn from history, but
we can also seek and find strength.
I have always
been drawn to the period of time when Henry VIII (he was no king) attempted to
destroy the Catholic Church in England because of his uncontrolled passions.
Unfortunately, his daughter Elizabeth continued in this destruction. And, on a
side note, it always puzzled me, given that her father killed her mother when
she was only three years of age.
Saint Edmund
Campion was one of those martyred for his faith and this book asks you to join
on his journey to helping so many Catholic souls and bringing others to the
faith up and until his death.
But, the
secret (at least for me) was the revelation that there was only one man
creating the hiding places of these priests traveling all over England! He designed
and built them and never revealed to a single soul (other than the house owner)
any information to always ensure the priest was kept safe. Who was he? Nicholas
Owens. A Jesuit lay brother and subsequent martyr as he was caught, tortured
and killed for refusing to reveal any information. Folks, if you are lukewarm-
read this book!
And then
couple it with:
