Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saints-simon-and-jude/ At the time of Christ Israel was dominated by Rome, the Jews were heavily suppressed and over taxed and the burden among the people unbearable. Roman law made life difficult throughout the Roman Empire. Among the Jews were attempts to organize revolt and St. Simon was part of a gro