St. Andrew Dung-Lac
St. Andrew could also be the patron of the persecuted. In 1785, he was born in Vietnam to a poor family. He converted, and became a Catholic priest assigned to the missions. He was swept up in the terrible religious persecution of the emperor, Minh-Meng. St. Andrew and his companions were arrested and tortured to force them to renounce their faith. They refused and were martyred. Today, such religious persecution continues in many parts of the world.
Catholic Guilt
Popular culture often refers negatively to "Catholic guilt," implying that Catholics are weighed down by an unfortunate awareness of having done wrong. Sincerely acknowledging true guilt is the first step toward forgiveness.
God, the Partner
When David faced insurmountable odds against the Philistines, he turned to God for help. He asked if he should fight, he followed instructions carefully, and he gave God credit for his victory.
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