Today is St. Stephen's Day, in honor of
Stephen the first martyr of the Christian faith. This morning we
read his story in Acts 6, 7, & 8.
Stephen was killed because of his convictions about the revelationof
Christ in the world. Indeed, according to the Book of Acts, he
was the very first martyr of the Christian faith. For centuries,
Christians have remembered his faithfulness on the day after Christmas,
December 26. It is a day for selfless care for the needy, the
despised, and the unloved.
taken from Christmas Spirit
Kerry
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