Martyrdom: A Love Strong As Death For The Sake Of Truth
By JAMES MONTI In the Gospel of St. Mark, we read of our Lord solemnly affirming as the “first and greatest commandment” of the New Covenant what the people of Israel had been told to ingrain upon their hearts and keep ever before their eyes: “. . . you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength” (Mark 12:30).Volumes could be written about the full meaning and implication of these words, but one particular aspect to consider here is just how absolute, just how unconditional, just how uncompromising these words are. What our Lord is commanding is a love for Him that knows…Continue Reading