Strengths, Weaknesses, and Lasting Impact
Despite the fact that Boniface was too severe at times in his ministry, he undoubtedly unified the Christians in the regions where he laboured and left behind many encouraging Christian writings. It is always helpful to see these men and women in light of the times they lived in they ministered in the understanding of God that they had at the time. – Boniface certainly could have been kinder and more interested in Frisian culture. However, despite his weaknesses, he was still used by God and he possessed an energy that was amazing.
A Final Request and Enduring Legacy
Near the end of his life, Boniface requested to be buried at Fulda, one of the monasteries he had founded: “There is a wooded place in the midst of a vast wilderness situated among the peoples to whom I am preaching to. There I have placed a group of monks living under the rule of St. Benedict who are building a monastery. They are men of ascetic habits, who abstain from meat and wine and spirits, keeping no servants, but are content with the labour of their own hands.
This place I have acquired by honorable effort through the help of pious and God-fearing men, especially of Carloman, formerly King of the Franks, and have dedicated it in honour of the Holy Saviour. Here I propose with your kind permission to rest my aged and worn body for a little time; and, after my death, to be buried here. The four groups to whom we have preached the Word of God by the grace of God dwell, as all know, round about this place; and, as long as I have and retain my faculties, I can, with your support, be useful to them.”
To Be Continued…
Date: 8th June 2024
Martyr: Boniface
Location: Not specified
Source: God’s Generals – The martyrs
Author: Richard Liardon
Suffering Saturday 094
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