Narcissus was an old man when he was made Bishop of Jerusalem, but he was still an excellent Bishop. Everyone admired his virtues-everyone except the wicked. Three of these enemies of the Saint accused him of a terrible crime. One said: "May I die by fire if it is not true!" The second said: "May I be wasted away by leprosy if it is not true!" The third said: "May I be struck blind if it is not true." Yet no one believed there lie. The people had seen Narcissus' virtues crowned with miracles too many times to believe he could have committed such a terrible sin. Although no one believed the wicked story, St. Narcissus used it as an excuse to go off to live in the desert. His whole trust was in God, whom he has served so lovingly. And God saw to it that the story of those three men was shown to be absolutely false! Narcissus returned to be Bishop of Jerusalem, to the immense joy of his people. Although he was even older, he seemed to be more zealous than ever, too, for a few years. Then he became too old to carry on, and begged God to send him a Bishop to help out. Our Lord sent him another Saint, Alexander of Cappadocia. In great love and zeal, they ruled together, and Narcissus lived to be over one hundred sixteen years old.
God never abandons those who trust in Him. When He permits me to go through some trouble, I will not despair. I will pray, instead, and keep calm. He has ways to defend me.
Source; Saints for young People for Every Day of the Year.
Coloring Picture can be found below.
God never abandons those who trust in Him. When He permits me to go through some trouble, I will not despair. I will pray, instead, and keep calm. He has ways to defend me.
Source; Saints for young People for Every Day of the Year.
Coloring Picture can be found below.
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