martyrs

In 1902, the Teddy bear was born. This popular children's stuffed toy was named after Theodore Roosevelt, the first US president to ride an automobile in the same year.

In 203, two Christian mothers found themselves imprisoned because they refused to renounce their faith, and both willingly shed their blood for Christ: Saints Perpetua and Felicity, whose feast day we celebrate today, March 7.

Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive.

Reflection Date: December 27, 2023
St. John's life should inspire love.

Reflection Date: December 26, 2023
Stephen follows Jesus' life like a sunflower follows the sun.

“We are now in the milestone year of 400 years since then, living by faith,” said Archbishop Kikuchi, SVD

According to Vatican News, they “lived the daily life of an unassuming Catholic family, content with their lot. No one would have guessed that the life of this man, who prayed, worked and raised his children just like so many other husbands and fathers, would take an entirely unexpected turn.”

Reflection Date: August 10, 2023
Let's sow bountifully by loving the Lord

The monument enshrines the names of 105 Christians who were martyred during Kandhamal persecution in 2008.

Reflection Date: January 21, 2023
St. Agnes is one of the examples of doing good, even giving up her life for Jesus.

Reflection Date: December 26, 2022
The martyrdom of Stephen is a mirror of the ultimate sacrifice embraced by God through the person of Jesus Christ.

Reflection Date: April 12, 2022
Persevere in faith and love Jesus Christ with all your heart.

The Catholic Church in Pakistan has its first official candidate to sainthood, a 20-year-old Akash Bashir, who blocked a suicide bomber from entering a crowded church in 2015.

Reflect, today, upon any way that you experience persecution in your life. Allow it to become an opportunity for hope and trust in the Lord through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He will never leave your side if you trust in Him.