Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr, December 26, Year C
Today, as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Stephen, the first martyr of our Holy Church, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound and intertwining themes of sacrifice, courage, and the light of faith that shines even amidst the darkest trials. In our readings, we are presented with another model for our faith that is Stephen, whose life and death speak volumes about the call to true discipleship in the wake of Christ’s birth.