Looking Steadfastly: The Feast of Stephen, Deacon & Martyr: (Acts 6:8-7:2a, 51-60)
Stephen’s last prayer: Lord, do not hold this sin against them. His Lord’s: Father, forgive them. The first martyr dies the way his Lord died: forgiving. Saul is standing nearby, holding the cloaks. The seed planted that day will grow into the Damascus road.