Saints Cornelius & Cyprian

A beautiful thought for us today as the Church celebrates the memorial of these two martyrs. "Today's martyrs were among the many shepherds of the Church who have followed Christ into the valley of death rather than lead their flocks astray after other gods. They defended the Church especially from popular but false teaching and from division" (Magnificat, 240). Saint Cornelius became Pope in 251 and he was helped by Saint Cyprian who became a bishop in 249. They both worked hard to defend the faith and defend the Church. Of course, they went so far as to give of their very lives as martyrs. However, their focus was loud and clear, there is only one God, the creator and author of all life. He is the one, true God that we are to listen to and follow. We know in our present world there are many voices calling to us, wanting us to come after them, but hopefully the voice of God is the voice that drowns the others out. As Saints Cornelius and Cyprian are examples for us so may we go forth to be examples to others and show them that our focus at all times needs to be on the living God! Peace to you!!!