As far back as I can remember, math felt like something scary, that “I just can’t do”, that did not make sense to me in the least. I struggled through my required math classes – including calculus –  in high school with daily afterschool help sessions from my teachers. In college, I tested into remedial algebra and still, despite having already taken algebra twice, ended up taking advantage of office hours as frequently as they were offered. 

Saint Polycarp was one of the earliest defenders of Christianity. He was a disciple of Saint John the Apostle, and therefore provided a bridge between those who knew Christ directly and those who would learn indirectly about Him and His teachings and make the choice to devote their life to His way.