Sts. Rufus and Zosimus

"But to those who are so much afraid of death, I say, 'My children, do what you are supposed to do; do not indulge in foul talk, frequent the sacraments, and do not give into gluttony. Death then will not frighten you.'

Do good while you still have time."
- St. John Bosco (1815 - 1888)

Today is the feast day of Sts. Rufus and Zosimus. Rufus and Zosimus were Christian citizens of Antioch, and were brought to Rome with St. Ignatius of Antioch during the reign of Emperor Trajan. In Rome, Rufus and Zosimus were killed (Ignatius was also killed two days later) by being thrown to the beasts in the Roman arenas. They died in 107. 

Sts. Rufus and Zosimus, pray for us!

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