Amos 2:6-10,13-16; Ps 50 Remember this, you who never think of God; Matthew 8:18-22
Today we reflect on the life of St. Oliver Plunket. He was archbishop and primate of Ireland in the 17th century.
He was arrested for treason against the monarch of England for teaching and proclaiming the Catholic faith.
Having been tried in England and found guilty of being "catholic" he was sentenced to death.
He was hung (almost to the point of death) then he was emasculated, disemboweled, quarter (chopped into four pieces) then beheaded. His remains were displayed for all to see.
All of this because he refused to be bullied against his beliefs.
He truly lived out the words of Christ, "follow me."
He made no excuse unlike the gentleman in the gospel, "Lord, let me go first and bury my father" then after follow.
Oliver had no excuse ready, he just followed.
Would dew be found guilty? Or are we busy making an alibi?
No excuses today, just live it.
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