Thursday, April 2, 2009

Story #3 Saint Christopher

Saint Christopher

Once there was a man by the name of Offorus. This man was strong and powerful. He desired to give his aid to a king who was also strong and powerful. But Offorus was greater than all the kings in strength and power. At length, he decided to serve Satan. He thought, "The devil is strong and powerful. Certainly he will fear nothing. I will serve Satan."

One day, however, Offorus and the devil were making a journey along the roads. Suddenly the companion of Offurus fled. The devil had seen the cross of Christ and was terrified. Immediately, Offorus exclaimed, "Now I will not serve Satan. Christ is more powerful. I will serve Christ."

After a few days, a small child was standing on the bank of a river. "I desire to cross the river," he said. "Come," responded Offorus, "I will carry you." The small boy however was carrying the sins of the world and was very heavy. At length Offorus arrived at the other bank of the river. The strong man was tired. "Who are you little one?" asked Offorus. "I am the king to whom you desire to serve," the little king responded.

Immediately Offorus threw himself at the feet of the little one. The little king smiled. He loved this strong man. "Rise," he commanded with great love. "Today you have carried Christ across the river. After this your name will be Christopher.

Exercises
1. What kind of man was Offorus?
2. Why does he decide to serve Satan?
3. What terrifies the devil?
4. Who was the little king?
5. What does the name Christopher signify?

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