The First Martyrs Of Rome Show Us What Faith Costs

Send us Fan MailWe walk through the lantern-lit shadows of ancient Rome to remember the first martyrs of the Church of Rome and the faith that held when the empire turned violent. We trace how the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64 became Nero’s excuse for persecution, and why the martyrs’ anonymous witness still calls us to courage today. • the catacombs as a backdrop for hidden Christian life and worship • the Great Fire of Rome and Nero’s need for a scapegoat • why Christians seemed “strange” to Roman society and politics • the cruelty described by Tacitus and the public spectacle of punishment • the Eucharist as the center of early Christian identity and endurance • charity under pressure, including prayer for captors and care for the vulnerable • why most of the proto-martyrs remain unnamed and why that matters • the meaning of “Proto-Martyrs of Rome” as first witnesses unto blood • suffering united to Christ as a source of hope rather than defeat Download our free app or visit our website for ongoing access to faith-filled content, meditations, and real stories of holiness to guide your daily walk with God. Martyrs of the  Church of RomeOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...