The Power of the Word
Today is the Saint’s Day for Vincent of Zaragoza (spellings can be varied, just ask Mark Twain *grin*), and it occurred to me that there are a few interesting things to note about Vincent. First, he was appointed Deacon to Valerius of Zaragoza, the Bishop, who is said to have had a speech impediment, and therefore did not speak often in public. As Deacon, it was his job to preach about Christ and assist conversions, but he also took upon himself to speak on behalf of Valerius. Valerius had the higher station, and yet when both were arrested by Diocletian, Vincent was the one put to death. At that point in time, I would have to believe that Diocletian would have considered Vincent the greater threat, as he was eloquent, and spoke of the “One God” and of Christ, convincing others through his teachings of the truth of the Faith. Valerius, while having greater authority, could not or would not speak in such a way as to accomplish the same. V...