Sunday, September 30, 2007

Just Wondering: 20th Century Witnesses to Christ

GKC wrote, "it is the paradox of history that each generation is converted by the saint who contradicts it most." Who do you think stands as the greatest contradiction to this generation? Mother Teresa would certainly be a contender. Her compassion and sacrifice stand as a testimony to Christ against the world's self-absorption and greed.

Anyone else? Below are some suggestions:


Statues of 20th-century martyrs on the façade above the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey. Those commemorated are Maximilian Kolbe, Manche Masemola, Janani Luwum, Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Russia, Martin Luther King, Jr., Óscar Romero, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Esther John, Lucian Tapiedi, and Wang Zhiming.


What do you think?

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