As we proceed to read and reflect upon The First Apology of Saint Justin Martyr,
I would like us to keep in our minds the ancient Latin maxim which translates into:
Lex orandi (how we worship), Lex credendi (what we believe), Lex vivendi (how we live).
In essence, the way we pray and worship shapes what we believe which in turn determines
how we choose to conduct our lives. It is my intention, in the following reflections, to repeat
this first paragraph so we may have a visible reminder each time we read. Likewise, I will
present key statements from Saint Justin, using our Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) as a benchmark.
Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Seventh Sunday after Pentecost