“…but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.”
Mark 5:13, from Today’s Gospel
Born
1st century AD
Salamis, Roman Cyprus
Died
Salamis, Roman Cyprus
Venerated in
Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Churches, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Anglican Communion, Lutheran Church
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Major shrine
Monastery of St Barnabas in Famagusta, Cyprus
Feast
June 11
Attributes
Red Martyr, Pilgrim‘s staff; olive branch; holding the Gospel of Matthew
Patronage
Cyprus, Antioch, against hailstorms, invoked as peacemaker
Can Bishop Zurek tell us why the word “Cancelled” has been used the last few weeks, not only in my blog, but in Diocesan News stories as well;…
…is it because his pastoral action is based on religious appearance full of so many things but devoid of God instead of being like St. Barnabas’s that encouraged them all
to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart,;…
similarly, has his focus been on being a functionary of the sacred rather than a passionate herald of the Gospel that proclaims that, “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power“;…
moreover, has he acted more as a cleric of State’ in lieu of being a pastor of the people who lets his light shine before others so
that they may see his good deeds and glorify his heavenly Father;….
…subsequently, if this is the case, does Bishop Zurek know that if his diocese “loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned;
It is no longer good for anything
but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot” by his clericalism❓
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