According to legend St. Christopher was a large man who embarked on a quest to serve "the greatest king there was." A holy hermit instructed him to provide service by carrying pilgrims across a dangerous river. One day a child asked to be ferried across on his back. . .
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Christopher felt the child become impossibly heavy. Upon reaching the shore the child revealed his secret: "You had on your shoulders not only the whole world but Him who made it. I am Christ your king whom you are serving by this work."

Jul 25, 2019 · 2:26 PM UTC

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St Christopher is not just a patron of travelers. He calls us to be Christ-bearers in all the contexts of life and history.
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