A Clear Message

Apart of his final discourse with the Apostles, Jesus warned them (and us) that persecution would come. "If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you." (Jn 15:20).  The history of the Church bears this out.  Indeed Saul began persecuting followers of the Way while the Apostles were still living; Stephen was stoned to death with his approval.All of the Apostles, except John, were martyred. For 300 years off and on, the Romans tried to stamp our Christianity.  It goes one today, as we know.  We can be sure, however, that the power and assurance resulting from the Resurrection guarantee that despite the rejection, persecution and pain, which are part of discipleship, "all shall be well."
Bro. Rene