“Lord, I seek little of this world’s wealth. If I may only be allowed to live and serve you, I would be content. If, however, this seems too much in the eyes of those who persecute me, I am willing to give up my life before I forsake my faith.” St. Ferreolus of Vienne, Third Century Martyr
Ferreolus of Vienne in At Prayer with the Saints compiled by Anthony Chiffolo (Liguori, MO: Liguori, 1998) 14.