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,
we humbly beseech you, O 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
Companions: 96 Vietnamese, 11 Spaniards, 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
St Andrew Dung-Lac and companions,
pray for us!
pray for us!
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