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Dear Hector,<\/span> Gearing up for senior year? \u00a0I hope you get at least a few days of leisure before having to launch into another school year. \u00a0You should try to start out fresh, so you can finish your college career with a flourish, not a whimper.<\/span> You have probably already decided on the topic for your senior short-film project, but if you haven\u2019t (well, even in you have) I wanted to recommend a scene from the life of today\u2019s saint. \u00a0I continue to be baffled about why filmmakers refuse to exploit the treasure house of human drama that is the lives of the saints. They go around desperately scavenging up scandalous and unbelievable plots, when all they have to do is turn the pages of history to find the most riveting and cathartic stories that can be told. \u00a0<\/span> Picture the scene. \u00a0The emperor Valerian has just issued a decree (with senatorial backing) that all Christian bishops, priests, and deacons are to be executed, for the good of imperial harmony. \u00a0Word spreads; anxious Christians bring the news to the Pope and his assistants (the deacons Januarius, Vincent, Magnus, and Stephen, as well as some others). The whole Roman Church hurriedly goes into persecution mode \u2013 no more preaching, baptizing, and celebrating of the sacred mysteries in private homes; they have to take cover, hiding and disguising their priests, and worshiping in the underground chapels constructed in the cemeteries (called \u201ccatacombs\u201d \u2013 don\u2019t believe those revisionist historians who try to say that Christians never worshipped in the catacombs; it was a common place of refuge during the many waves of persecution). \u00a0Dark, damp, torches casting flickering shadows on the rough, pumice-like tufa walls, the faithful huddle together for Mass, praying for safety and for strength to remain faithful to Christ in the face of these attacks. Mass begins. The Liturgy of the Word takes on new meaning as they read from the Scriptures about the sufferings of Israel and of Christ. The sacred books are closed; all eyes turn expectantly to the president of the assembly, their bishop, Sixtus. He is seated at the head of the gathering, near the makeshift altar. His down-turned face seems to burn with a determined glow in the torchlight. Slowly, he lifts his gaze to the faithful pressed together in the cavern. \u00a0He smiles. They smile back, relieved, drawing vigor and confidence from his sturdy faith. He begins, \u201cLet us think of immortality rather than death; let us find joy rather than fear in this new opportunity to glorify our Lord; let us all \u2013 each and every one of us \u2013 remember that soldiers of Christ are not killed when they die in battle, but crowned.\u201d Suddenly a commotion is heard above them. The frantic voice of the porter protesting the gruff and raucous shouts of Roman police: they have been discovered. The assembly begins to panic; cries can be heard as they struggle to find some way to escape. Sixtus takes it all in at a glance, his gentle smile transmutes into calm, peaceful determination. \u00a0\u201cBe still, my little flock,\u201d he raises his hand to bring order, and then continues, \u201cYou have nothing to fear. Set your minds on Christ the Lord; he will be your strength.\u201d The police are coming closer. Sixtus continues, \u201cOnly one Empire will last forever; do not forfeit your citizenship therein.\u201d The Police burst into the chapel and demand the apprehension of the bishop and deacons. The Pope ignores them. He continues, seated like a rock on his humble chair, exhorting the assembly. Another shout from the invaders; no acknowledgment from the bishop. Furious, they charge through the gathering and snatch him from his seat. They drag him and the deacons above ground, followed by the crowd of Christians. \u00a0Unceremoniously, brutally, the ministers are beheaded right there\u2026<\/span> Pretty dramatic, isn\u2019t it? \u00a0Funny thing is \u2013 it\u2019s true (except the homily \u2013 which is stolen from his contemporary, St Cyprian, Bishop of Alexandria). \u00a0I think it would be great for your film-short. I also think you should stay close to Pope St Sixtus: if your career path does end up taking you among the briars and brambles of the entertainment world, you will certainly need help to stay faithful to the much subtler persecutions you will encounter there.<\/span> God bless, Uncle Eddy<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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He was ordained a Catholic priest in 2003 and earned his doctorate in moral theology in 2010. He provided spiritual support on the set of Mel Gibson\u2019s\u00a0The Passion of the Christ\u00a0while researching the 2005 Catholic best seller,\u00a0Inside the Passion, the only authorized, behind-the-scenes explanation of the film. Fr. John has contributed news commentary regarding religious issues on NBC, CNN, Fox, and the BBC. He also served as the English-language press liaison for the Vatican\u2019s 2005 Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist. His most widely known books are The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer and 60 Days to Becoming a Missionary Disciple. His most recent book is\u00a0Spiritual But Not Religious: The Search for Meaning in a Material World. Fr. John resides in Atlanta and serves as Territorial Vicar for the Legionaries of Christ. See all books, Regnum Christi Essays, Retreat Guides, posts, and online classes from Fr. 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