Saturday, June 3, 2006

Martyrs to Help Those Struggling with Homosexuality

Terry from rome-ing catholics has got a wonderful post on the Ugandan Martyrs wherein he proposes that they be used as patron saints for those struggling against the urges of homosexuality.

St. Charles Lwanga and Companions; The 22 Martyrs of Uganda. Martyred 1886-1887 One of the twenty two Ugandan martyrs who converted from paganism, Charles was the chief of the royal pages in the King's court. Despite the fact that he was baptized the night before being put to death, he was already a moral force amongst his companions and became their leader even in death. He was the best athlete in the Kings Court and considered "the most handsome man of the Kingdom of the Uganda." He instructed his compatriots in the Catholic faith and personally baptised the younger pages. Charles encouraged the boys and young men to live chastely and resist the homosexual advances of the perverted King Mwanga. [snip] [Read More]

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