St. Christopher.
A
large man from Palestine, he worked for a while helping
travelers ford a raging river, as
a human ferry.
One day a small child asked for this
service.
Perched on Christopher's shoulder, the child
grew heavier and heavier as they crossed the stream.
Reaching the other shore, Christopher asked him "Who
are you, that you placed me in such peril. It seems
I was carrying the whole world on my shoulders".
The child replied "You not only carried the
world, but him who made it.
I am Jesus Christ the
King". Travelers (July 25th). |