January 20 Feast of St. Sebastian, Martyr (Third Century)

"If there are many persecutions, there are many testings; where there are many crowns of victory, there are many trials of strength. It is then to your advantage if there are many persecutors; among many persecutions you may more easily find a path to victory."

--From a homily of St. Ambrose on Martyrdom

For Reflection: What "path to victory" have I found in past persecutions? How does this help me seek the path to victory in my current trial?

(Quote from Graceful Living)