Courage

The early Church was not built on comfort, popularity, or political influence. It was built on witness. This week we turn to St. Polycarp, a bishop formed by the Apostles themselves and refined by persecution. His life connects us directly to the first generation of Christianity, reminding us that the faith we profess today is the same faith preached, defended, and sealed with blood in the second century. In a culture that often pressures believers to compromise, Polycarp’s steadfastness calls us back to clarity, courage, and unwavering fidelity to Christ.