There are many who would never dream of traveling anywhere by any means without their Saint Christopher medal, perhaps you yourself or someone you know even? That person could be a Catholic but did not have to. To even those not of the catholic faith, Saint Christopher-the Patron Saint of Travelers is often well known and indeed at times respected. Saint Christopher devotees feel less of a sense of danger and vulnerability when traveling by air, car, bike or boat. A common sentiment in France is "Look at Saint Christopher and go on reassured."
Countless of soldiers, (especially those who have had to travel far away from their homeland) that serve in dangerous surroundings, wear the Saint Christopher medals or carry prayer cards displaying his image. Throughout the military, throughout each branch, Saint Christopher medals are available tailored to each and are popular among both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The Patron Saint of travelers was created in spite of the Roman Empires reign. St. Christopher has an intriguing life, one which started back in the third century. The giant man, who was reported to be at least seven feet tall, was so misguided in his early years that he believed he should serve Satan.
It was fortunate for both him and us that he converted to the True Faith. The newly converted Christian sought out a way of serving God. By using his talents to serve other people and by specifically using enormous size and very powerful strength to help people get across a dangerous river that had claimed many lives, a holy hermit said he could serve God by prayer and fasting. This is a difficult task that Christopher chose. A boy child was one such person who arrived to be carried by him.
Yet as the child sat atop the giants back and they two began to cross the great river, the boy steadily became increasingly heavy and soon, even the giant could barely lift him. In his perplexity and mental anguish, Christopher inquired the little child why he felt burdened with weight, and was answered by the statement that the little boy was Jesus, who carried the awesome weight of the sins of the world on His tiny shoulders.
The Child Jesus then gave the kind giant the power he needed to get across the river rapids. Therefore, God gifted us people with a Patron Saint of Travelers to help with all of our treks.
Countless of soldiers, (especially those who have had to travel far away from their homeland) that serve in dangerous surroundings, wear the Saint Christopher medals or carry prayer cards displaying his image. Throughout the military, throughout each branch, Saint Christopher medals are available tailored to each and are popular among both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The Patron Saint of travelers was created in spite of the Roman Empires reign. St. Christopher has an intriguing life, one which started back in the third century. The giant man, who was reported to be at least seven feet tall, was so misguided in his early years that he believed he should serve Satan.
It was fortunate for both him and us that he converted to the True Faith. The newly converted Christian sought out a way of serving God. By using his talents to serve other people and by specifically using enormous size and very powerful strength to help people get across a dangerous river that had claimed many lives, a holy hermit said he could serve God by prayer and fasting. This is a difficult task that Christopher chose. A boy child was one such person who arrived to be carried by him.
Yet as the child sat atop the giants back and they two began to cross the great river, the boy steadily became increasingly heavy and soon, even the giant could barely lift him. In his perplexity and mental anguish, Christopher inquired the little child why he felt burdened with weight, and was answered by the statement that the little boy was Jesus, who carried the awesome weight of the sins of the world on His tiny shoulders.
The Child Jesus then gave the kind giant the power he needed to get across the river rapids. Therefore, God gifted us people with a Patron Saint of Travelers to help with all of our treks.