Remember the judgment of Christ; Church fathers: Day 327

Last updated on: June 26, 2018 at 5:54 am by Pete Socks

Remember the judgment of Christ; Church fathers: Day 327 2018-06-26T05:54:23-05:00 Pete Socks

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

In this transcript of the trial of St. Justin Martyr and his companions, Justin argues that no terrors the prefect threatens can shake a Christian’s confidence. It’s far more important to have a clear conscience before the judgment seat of Christ.

Prefect. Listen, you who call yourself educated, and think you know the true doctrines. If you are scourged and beheaded, do you believe you will ascend into heaven?

Justin. I hope that, if I did endure these things, I’d have his gifts. For I know that God’s favor stays with all who have lived that way until the end of the world.

Prefect. Then do you suppose that you will ascend into heaven to receive some reward?

Justin. I don’t suppose it: I know it, and I’m completely convinced of it.

Prefect. Then let us come to the matter at hand, which is why we’re here. Now that you’re all together, all of you agree and offer sacrifice to the gods.

Justin. No right-thinking person falls away from piety to impiety.

Prefect. Unless you obey, you will be punished without mercy.

Justin. Through prayer we can be saved because of our Lord Jesus Christ, even when we have been punished. The punishment will become our salvation and our confidence at the more fearful and universal judgment seat of our Lord and Savior. –The Martyrdom of the Holy Martyrs Justin, Charites, Paeon, and Liberianus, 4

IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .

Do I weigh the trials of this life against the final trial before the judgment seat of our Lord?

CLOSING PRAYER

Lord, give me the faith to stand firm in this world, so that I may be assured of an acceptable defense before your tribunal on the day of judgment.

Remember to subscribe to my feed so you will not miss a day! This recurring feature at The Catholic Blogger is possible through the cooperation of author Mike Aquilina and publisher Saint Benedict Press. To get your own copy of this book, click below. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

A Year with the Church Fathers

Previous Post

June 25, 2018

Be ready for the end of the world; Church Fathers: Day 326

Next Post

June 27, 2018 Measure your duty by heaven, not earth; Church Fathers: Day 328

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category A Year with Mary A Year with the Angels A Year with the Church Fathers Book News Children's Review Featured CD Giveaway Guest Post Interview Linked Review Media review Movie Review New Releases Off the Shelf Review speakers Teen Review The Clergy Speaks The Laity Speaks The Open Book Podcast Uncategorized

Select a Month October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz