Blessed are those who suffer persecution for the sake of justice;
the kingdom of heaven is theirs. - Matthew 5:10
Today’s Liturgy: Prayer after Communion
Renewed by the one Bread
as we commemorate the holy Martyrs,
as we commemorate the holy Martyrs,
we humbly beseech you, O Lord,
that abiding as one in Your love,
may merit by endurance an eternal prize.
Through Christ our Lord.
that abiding as one in Your love,
may merit by endurance an eternal prize.
Through Christ our Lord.
St Andrew Dũng-Lạc (priest) and Companions
117 Martyrs (btwn 1820-1862)* ~ Vietnam
The group consisted of 96 Vietnamese, 11 Spaniards, and 10 French:
8 Bishops, 50 priests, 59 lay Catholics, incl a 9 y/o
Feast Day – November 24
"In the midst of these torments, which usually terrify others, I am, by the grace of God, full of joy and gladness, because I am not alone - Christ is with me. Our Master bears the whole weight of the cross, leaving me only the tiniest, last bit." ~ St Paul Le-Bao-Tinh, Martyr, 1843
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St Andrew Dung-Lac and companions,
pray for us!
pray for us!
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