Testimony of a Chinese Priest

We are only beginning to see some evidence of coming persecution for Christians in our country, but I am convinced that it is coming. I can get into that more in future musings. Right now, I would like to direct you to an article about a young Chinese atheist Communist who found the Church in a land that you can be killed or imprisoned for being Christian. But he went further, and has been ordained a priest.

Wonderful story. THOUGHT Provoking story. What so many here take for granted, he lives joyfully.........

SPECIAL REPORT: From Communist Militant to Underground Priest

Father Bao's China Odyssey

BEIJING, JUNE 27, 2005 (Zenit) - Conversions to Christianity, along with consecrated vocations, are increasing in China, says AsiaNews.

Despite incessant atheist propaganda and the lack of religious freedom, many young people are reportedly looking into Christianity out of curiosity -- and some are joining the Catholic faith.

A survey conducted by the Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing showed that over 60% of students in Beijing and Shanghai are interested in Christianity, according to AsiaNews.

At a time when China's Communist Party is going through a crisis of identity -- few people still believe in Maoist ideals -- many members of the party are taking interest, albeit secretly, in religion and the Christian faith.

Below is a personal story reported by AsiaNews. It tells of the conversion of a Communist Party militant, a university student in the country's northern region. (The names and geographic places in the story are undefined for security reasons.)

Story continued here.

God bless him on his journey. God bless you on yours!