Tag Archives: martyrdom

21 February 2012

Religious Persecution and Martyrdom

Posted on 21 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent me this.
It contains comments made by His Eminence Francis Card. George, Archbishop of Chicago.
In 2010, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago outlined the degree to which he believed religious freedoms (in the United States and other Western societies) … Continue reading →

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17 November 2011

Bl. Carl Lampert: ” ‘I love my Church. I remain faithful to my Church and to the priesthood. I am on Christ’s side and I love His Church.”

Posted on 17 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had determined last year that this year I would during Advent read a book Advent of the Heart, reflections by a priest who died in Dachau, Fr. Alfred Delp – a fellow Lutheran convert. (Kindle version. UK book.)  Remember: … Continue reading →

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14 August 2011

St. Maximillian Kolbe, pray for Catholic Media

Posted on 14 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

St. Maximilian Koble, priest and martyr, has a special relevance for Catholic media.  I hope all of you will think to say a prayer to him for the conversion of those people who use catholic media to confuse the faithful … Continue reading →

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25 July 2011

25 July: St. James the Greater and St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel reading

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the feast of St. James the Apostle.  This is James, the son of Zebedee and brother of John.  He and John were nicknamed “Boanerges“, “Sons of Thunder”.  James is the only Apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in … Continue reading →

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25 June 2011

The Martyrs of Lübeck: 3 priests beatified and a Lutheran minister honored

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA:
Three priest-martyrs of Nazis beatified in Germany
Hamburg, Germany, Jun 25, 2011 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Three Catholic martyrs executed under the Nazi regime were beatified in Germany today, June 25. The event was also noteworthy for its rememberance … Continue reading →

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