The holy martyr Laurence

The holy martyr Laurence and his priest overcame the world, because whatever seemed delightful in the world he despised; and for the love of Christ he patiently suffered God’s chief priest Sixtus, whom he most dearly loved, to be taken away from him. He therefore overcame the love of people by the love of the Creator; and he rather chose what pleased God than human comfort. (CIoC)

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