Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Courage and Trust

Today we remember Pope St. Leo the Great (one of three bearing the title "Great" along with Gregory I and Nicholas II) whose courage and bravery in the face of opposition remain a challenge and an  example for us.  When controversy over the nature of Jesus reached a head, he called the Council of Chaldedon, resolved the issue by proclaiming two natures (human and divine) in one person, the formula we still adhere to today.
When Attila the Hun arrived at the gates of Rome, Leo went out to meet him face to face and persuaded him to "back off".  Attila did, for an annual fee, but legend has it that he reported seeing a giant figure behind Leo with a sword pointed right at him, presumably St. Michael the Archangel.
Leo is called the GREAT because he fearlessly acted with trust in God's protection amidst doctrinal and physical threats.   St. Leo, pray for us when we feel too weak to withstand those kinds of challenges in our lives.
Bro. Rene

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