26 Martyrs of Japan
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February 6th – Saint of the Day: Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
đĨâŠī¸âī¸ Japan tried to silence the Gospel in 1597. Instead, the Cross started preaching. Saint Paul Miki, a Japanese Jesuit, was marched in winter to Nagasaki, bound to a cross, and executed. But here is the part that hits different:… Continue reading
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February 5th – Saint of the Day: Saint Philip (Felipe) of Jesus, Franciscan Friar & Martyr
Saint Philip of Jesus was not a perfect saint from the start. He literally walked away from religious life, chased the world, and still ended up a martyr on a hill in Japan. đŗđĨ Born in Mexico City, trained as… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 