Lessons from St. Marcellinus
Lessons from Saint Marcellinus (Priest and Martyr)
1. As Jesus said, "Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be made known" (Mt 10:26). The Roman authorities attempted to execute Saints Marcellinus and Peter in secret so as to erase their memory but through their courageous martyrdom, God has granted them eternal renown.
2. Difficulties and misfortunes can actually provide opportunities for spreading the gospel; Marcellinus and Peter used their imprisonment as a way of bringing still more people to know and follow Christ.