Background
What type of Soldier was St. Longinus?
He was a senior soldier in the Roman Army.
How did St. Longinus show Love?
He greeted the Roman soldiers who were sent to kill him, by giving them a place to eat, and rest.
What example from the story of St. Longinus helps you to show charity towards others?
When St. Longinus treated the Roman soldiers with love, and compassion. When we reflect that on our own lives, we can use kind words to others, help people in need, and treat others with respect.
In our own lives, how can we reflect from St. Longinus to ourselves when it comes to doing the right thing?
By following the Holy Spirit, we can easily decide from our conscience to do the right thing.
St. Longinus shot Jesus with a bow, and arrow.
False. It was a spear he used.
After Jesus' crucifixion, where was St. Longinus stationed?
How did St. Longinus show Fear of the Lord?
When Jesus' blood, and water fell upon his eyes, he was filled with joy, and rejoiced saying, "this is truly the Son of God!" - Matthew 27-54
What example from the story of St. Longinus can help us to thank God in every situation?
When the blood, and water of Jesus' fell upon St. Longinus' eyes, and how he rejoiced, due to the fact his vision was cleared. This shows how God can turn every "bad" situation, into a "better" situation (read the story of Job)
By using the Holy Spirit, just like St. Longinus when he was being martyred, how can we persevere through a difficult situation?
The Holy Spirit can guide us to God, so that we do not have to fight the battle alone.
“The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” - Luke 18:27
St. Longinus suffered from a eye illness
True. The illness made his vision blurry
What did St. Longinus do to Jesus?
He stabbed Jesus with a spear in his abdomen.
How did St. Longinus show Fortitude?
When St. Longinus was being martyred, he persevered through the storm, knowing that God is with him.
What example from the story about St. Longinus can help us to choose the right decision instead of the wrong one?
When St. Longinus chose to give the Roman soldiers a place to rest, and when he helped the blind woman to see again. When we reflect this upon our own lives, we can choose to help the needy, and to take the time out of our day to help someone who has a disadvantage in our lives (parents, elderly, etc)
By using the Holy Spirit, like how St. Longinus after his vision was cleared, how can we peel away our sinful characteristics, and replace them with godly characteristics?
By allowing the Holy Spirit to come into our lives, we can get closer to God, and create a relationship with him. Simply how like St. Longinus believed that Jesus was the Son of God (see Matthew 27:54).
It was ONLY Jesus' water that cured St. Longinus' illness.
False. It was His blood, and water.
How was St. Longinus' vision cleared?
Jesus' blood, and water, fell upon his eyes, and cured his illness.
How did St. Longinus show Wisdom?
He knew to treat his enemies (Roman soldiers who were sent to kill him) with love, empathy, and kindness.
What example from the story of St. Longinus can help us get through the (daily) storms in our lives?
When St. Longinus was being martyred, he stood strong knowing that God was with him. When we reflect this in our own lives, we can ACKNOWLEDGE that we can get through the storm by, with, and through God!
By using the Holy Spirit in our lives, just like St. Longinus did during his lifetime, how can do more of God's will/work?
By ACKNOWLEDGING that the Holy Spirit guides us to the right path, and that it is a reminder that we can get through that path with God Himself.
St. Longinus helped the blind woman see again, by finding his DEAD BODY.
False. It was his head to find so that the woman can see again.
What illness was St. Longinus suffering from prior to Jesus' crucifixion?
An illness that affected his vision.
How did the Holy Spirit have an impact on St. Longinus' life?
It made St. Longinus have a better relationship with God, and made him to do more of God's will/work.
How does St. Longinus inspires you to be a better person?
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What key role do you think does the Holy Spirit play in St. Longinus' story?
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St. Longinus greeted the Roman Soldiers with a place to train for a upcoming battle.
False. He greeted them with a place to stay, and eat.