# Know Jesus—No Fear
*2017-10-20*

> Bill Young reflects on a devotional booklet titled “One Bread, One Body,” exploring Scripture’s call to fearlessness in Christ and sharing a brief encounter that reminded him of the power of the Rosary.

## Opening the Booklet

Good afternoon. I’m Bill Young, and today—Friday, October 20, 2017—we’re reading from a devotional called *One Bread, One Body*. It was given to me by a fellow Legionary, Teresa, at our meeting. The title for today’s entry is “Know Jesus—No Fear.” It begins with Luke 12:4: “I say to you who are My friends: do not be afraid.” The booklet reminds us that we have not received a spirit of slavery that leads back into fear, but a spirit of adoption (Romans 8:15). Satan tries to keep us in fear, even of death (Hebrews 2:15), yet we can claim Jesus’ victory by fearing the Lord alone.

## Scriptural Foundations of Courage

The booklet cites several passages: Jesus tells His disciples not to fear death but to believe (John 11:42), to love even our enemies so that perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18), and to “not be afraid of those who kill the body” (Luke 12:4). It also notes that Scripture commands us not to fear 365 times, assuring us that the Lord grants the grace to obey without fear of men. Jesus says, “Do not live in fear, little flock; it pleases your Father to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). In Christ we become fearless.

## Prayer for Courage

The daily prayer asks: “Father, send me the spirit of courage (cf. 2 Tim 2:7) to face the fears in my life.” The promised response is to “be glad in the Lord and rejoice” (Psalm 33:21).

## Saint Paul of the Cross

The booklet briefly honors Saint Paul of the Cross (1694‑1775), who spent fifty years ministering in Italy, especially to the sick, the dying, and sinners seeking reconciliation.

## A Real‑World Encounter

I wanted to share a recent experience that reminded me of the power of the Rosary. While walking near the Salvation Army office, a woman in a modest dress asked for money. I gave her a dollar and suggested she go to the Salvation Army, which was just down the street. She told me she was homeless. I realized I didn’t have an extra rosary to give her, something I often encourage others to keep in their cars for moments like this. The rosary, I believe, is a powerful prayer that can bring comfort and hope to those in need.

*When we trust in Christ’s love and carry the rosary, we become instruments of His fearless compassion to the world.*