Monday, August 5, 2013

August 5: Saint Afra


History


Saint Afra and her mother, Hilaria, were criminals until Bishop Narcissus of Spain came to stay with them. He didn’t know what they did for a living. He only treated them respectfully and told them about Jesus. Both Afra and Hilaria were impressed with his holiness and they became Christians, even though Christians were being persecuted at that time. In fact, officers came to Afra’s house to arrest Bishop Narcissus, but she hid him under a pile of flax, long plant fibers used to make linen fabric. Eventually, Afra was arrested and killed for believing in Jesus.  

Activity


Back when Saint Afra and her mom became Christians, it was dangerous to admit you believed in Jesus. Christians tried to help the Church by hiding bishops and priests in their homes. Would your house be a good place to hide a priest if he was in danger of being arrested? Find out by playing hide and seek.

Saint Afra, pray for us!


More reading for parents:

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