St. Ignatius was a first century Bishop who served the community of Antioch, the city where Peter labored before moving onto Rome. It is also the city where followers of Jesus were first called Christians.
St. Ignatius served as Bishop for forty years until his persecution and eventual death. He was to die in the arena in Rome and on his way, during the many stops at different towns, he met with the Christians and wrote them letters. His letters are still read today.
On the last day of the public games, December 20th, he was pushed out into the amphitheater where he was eaten by lions. His final witness to the faith leaves an indelible mark.
When we are faced with situations that are unpleasant to us, we can call upon St. Ignatius for help and comfort.
We made these paper lion remembrances which I should have tacked up near the outside shed or some other place that the kiddos hate to go and work. :) Right now, it is above a light switch. By the way, we learned an "art form" called quilling, which involves tightly rolling paper and gluing it down. It is a very tedious and time consuming task which the kids didn't enjoy too well. I won't do it again in the future, but come to think of it, I guess it really went well with the message today.....when doing something you find unpleasant, pray for St. Ignatius' intercession. :)
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