by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon For why Samson is included among the Bible’s heroes, see the article The Bible’s Ultimate Party Boy. Among Old Testament “types,” Samson arguably provided the most memorable example of a man who gave his life for the people. When he brought down the roof of the pagan temple on both […]
The Bible’s Ultimate Party Boy
by Fr. John A. Peck A sermon written in 1999. “Father, I have a question. It’s about the Bible. Why is Samson such a highly praised figure in the Bible? I mean, he certainly wasn’t an image of virtue, and he didn’t deal well with his own passions. Why is he even in there?” “Well,” […]