Dying like the grain of wheat
The essence of Christianity is to follow the path of Jesus, that is the path of the grain of wheat. This means to die to oneself so as to bear fruit for many.
St Laurence lived as a grain of wheat and cheerful giver.
He gave up his entire life joyfully for the poor of Rome whom he presented as " the riches of the Church".
We learn from Lawrence to be bold about Catholicism and to take the path of self-denial so that others may have life.
In the context of greed and corruption, St Lawrence stands as a paradigm to imitate our families, in our governance of all kinds of affairs, in our healthcare systems, education systems, parliaments and in our attitudes. That is the true martyrdom that we need today.

Unless a grain of wheat dies it remains alone, but if it dies, it bears more fruits!

St. Lawrence, pray for us!

Father Gee sac