Would you deny Real Presence to escape the jaws of beasts?
A vogue phrase today is, “to die for.” “This chocolate is to die for.” “That dress is to die for.” A lifestyle clothing…
Tag: Martyrdom
Sir Patrick Hamilton, The First Lutheran Martyr in Scotland
Growing up, I had no idea that Lutheran was almost synonymous with German heritage (sorry, Preuses, et al.). The little country parish where…
The Holy Cross Cannot Be Found Wanting: Luther on Persecution and Martyrdom
Martin Luther never softened his message to make it more acceptable. He did not do this for his theological opponents, his colleagues, or…
Burned Alive: A Sermon for Populus Zion (Malachi 4:1-6)
Virgil Solis (1514-1562), “Malachi” Malachi speaks to the people about the return of Elijah. In the background, John the Baptist points to Jesus….