Homily for the Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

St. Lawrence should inspire us all to do more for the sake of our fellow brothers and sisters, as how the saint and martyr chose to suffer and endure trials rather than betray the works and responsibilities entrusted to him. St. Lawrence showed us that as Christians, each and every one of us has the calling and the mission to reach out to our brethren and to the world, to stand up for our faith, and to be courageous in living our faith through our lives. Unless we do so, we cannot be truly considered Christians.