Spiritual Reflection

The Diocese of Phoenix released a spiritual reflection suggesting that the day after Christmas serves as a time to refocus on Jesus through the example of St. Stephen.

The reflection notes that while the Christmas season involves many cultural distractions such as parties, presents, and social encounters, the martyrdom of St. Stephen highlights the core of Catholic discipleship. The Diocese describes Stephen as a model of maintaining focus on Jesus despite profound brokenness and persecution. The text encourages people to reset their focus on Jesus through mental prayer and visualization.