Fr Ed points out the word martyr comes from the Greek word μάρτυς (mártys) meaning “witness.” We are all called, along with the 103 Koreans whose lives we celebrate today, Fr Ed points out, to “witness” to the gospel with our lives. While for some this may even include “dying for the gospel,” what matters even more is how we live – and love – for the gospel.
Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness… Lay hold of eternal life.
1 TM 6:2C-12
Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and … many others who provided for them out of their resources.
LK 8:1-3