These are the treasure of the Church.
St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
About this Treasure of the Church quote from St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence was a deacon in the church and faithfully tended to those in need. He was also the treasurer. The Roman prefect, thinking that the Christians had a lot of money, demanded that Lawrence turn over the Church treasures. Lawrence replied that he would.
He returned a few days later and appeared before the Emperor. The prefect asked if he had brought the treasure with him, and Lawrence replied that he had. Then he made a signal and all of the orphans, widows, blind, lame, and poor came forward. The prefect demanded to know what it meant. Lawrence replied with the quote above: “These are the treasure of the Church.”
The prefect was furious and had St. Lawrence roasted alive, a horrible death.
St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, pray for us!
More Resources:
- St. Lawrence
- Book of Saints: Super-Heroes of God – Includes St. Lawrence