Sts. Cornelius 253d. and Cyprian 258d.
We may think there is confusion in the church nowadays
But it is nothing compared to the time of Pope Cornelius and Bishop Cyprian.
Both of them addressed false teachings of Novatian that lapsed Catholics could not be readmitted to the church.
Instead both proclaimed the Mercy of God to Catholics who wavered in their Faith during the persecution
Both of them were exiled by the Roman Emperor
And shed their blood for the Faith.
It is not easy being a Pope or a Bishop at anytime.
Because they face challenges that most people never know of.
This is why we pray for Pope Francis and Louis our bishop in every Eucharistic Prayer at Mass.
So that they might remain Faithful in face of great challenges and True Teachers of the Faith, as Cornelius the Pope and Cyprian the bishop were.
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