Friday 20 September 2013

Spreading the News About God

Today is the feast day of Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions.

Almost 200 years ago, most of the people of Korea had no idea about God. But some did, including Andrew's father. Andrew was baptized when he was 15. Later on, he felt God calling him to be a priest. In fact, he became the first Korean born priest.

(That is the country of Korea.)

Unfortunately, the government did not like the Christians and they were very, very mean to them. The Christians had to hide what they were doing. But many were caught by the government and even killed, including Andrew, Paul and dozens of their friends.


Today, Christianity, and Catholicism in particular, are growing very fast in South Korea.

Something to Think About
In a letter written to fellow Christians, Andrew stated, “We have received baptism, entrance into the Church, and the honour of being called Christians. Yet what good will this do us if we are Christians in name only and not in fact?”

How can you show people that you are a Christian?

Woof!

Cloë and Tallulah

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