#pedro calungsod
Text
San Pedro Calungsod
At age 17, he received his palm of martyrdom in Guam on this day in 1672. He is shown holding the Doctrina Christiana, the first published book in the Philippines.
#pedro calungsod#san pedro calungsod#saint pedro calungsod#catholic saints#martyr#guam#philippines#digital art#aeshna's art
1 note
·
View note
Text
THE DESCRIPTION OF SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD
The Patron of the Filipino Youth
Feast Day: April 2
"In a spirit of faith, he undertook the demanding work asked of him and bravely faced the many obstacles and difficulties he met. In the face of imminent danger, he would not forsake Fr. Diego, but as a 'good soldier of Christ,' preferred to die at the missionary's side." -St. John Paul II
The 2nd Filipino-born saint was born on July 21, 1654 in one of the islands of the Visayas (Ginatilan, Cebu).
Since Pedro did so well in the religion classes of the Jesuit boarding school in Guam, he was chosen as a companion of Diego Luis de San Vitores, the Spanish Jesuit missionary who pioneered the first missionary journey to Guam in the Mariana Islands. In 1668, they reached Guam, and the first year was a triumph of graces: thousands of people lined up to attend catechism classes and to receive the sacraments.
Their success arose the envy of a Chinese impostor and a criminal from Manila who was exiled in Guam named Choco, and of the Macanjas (medicine men), the traditional sorcerers of the islands. They initiated a slander campaign against the missionaries, spreading the rumor that the water used for baptism was poisonous, and intended to kill the children. Many of the Chamorros believed them, and thus began a war against the missionaries and the Spanish soldiers.
Diego and Pedro went to Tumon to baptize a newborn child against the will of his father and the village chief named Matå'pang. When he became aware of the baptism of his daughter, he became furious and was fed up with the Christian teachings. Assisted by his friend and a pagan named Hirao, he attacked the missionaries on the beach. Pedro, after evading several spear attacks, he was eventually hit on the chest and finished off with a machete. Diego had the time to show him a crucifix and to give the absolution before being pierced with a lance and struck on the head. Pedro died on April 2, 1672, forgiving his enemies.
Beatified by St. John Paul II on March 5, 2000 and was canonized as a saint twelve years later on World Mission Sunday - October 21, 2012, by Pope (later Pope Emeritus) Benedict XVI.
#random stuff#catholic#catholic saints#peter calonsor#pedro calonsor#pedro calungsod#philippines#filipino youth#catechumens#OFW#overseas filipino workers#archdiocese of cebu
0 notes
Photo
Saint Pedro Calungsod
1655 - 1672
Feast day: April 2
Patronage: Filipino youth, Catechumens, altar boys, the Philippines
St. Pedro Calungsod, was a migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist, who along with the Spanish Jesuit missionary, Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution and martyrdom in Guam for their missionary work in 1672.
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)
45 notes
·
View notes
Text
Jan Ramir + Quennie | Cebu Wedding
Jan Ramir + Quennie | Cebu Wedding On April 29, 2023, Jan and Quennie celebrated their long-awaited union in a breathtaking wedding. These stunning moments were beautifully captured by Portraits by Bukool, freezing the essence of their love forever. After 11 incredible years together, they finally tied the knot surrounded by their loved ones.
Their special day was flawlessly coordinated by…
View On WordPress
#Casino Español#CDI Design#Cebu Orange Films#Cebu Wedding Photographer#Celestial Voices Chorale#Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod#Diamond Luxury Bridal Car#DJ Dane Paden#Elmer De Venancio#GAP Mobile#Jan and Quennie Cebu Wedding#Kerara Soul#Marichu Tan#Patricia Santos#portraits by bukool#Salt by John Mark#Sassy Inc.#Shyra Qyumbi#Snoogie Reyes-Mata#The Chocolate Leaf#Tom Candy#Work of Hans
2 notes
·
View notes
Text
Prayer to St. Pedro Calungsod
After Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, Calungsod is the second Filipino to be declared a saint. He’s also known as Peter Calungsod and Pedro Calonsor. Was a Visyan migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist who, along with the Spanish Jesuit missionary Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution in Guam for their missionary work in 1672 (Wikipedia).
❤
View On WordPress
0 notes
Text
More Saints of the Day April 2
St. Francis of Paola
St. Abundius
St. Amphianus
St. Appian
St. Bronach
St. Dominic Tuoc
St. Ebba the Younger
St. Longis & Agnofleda
St. Mary of Egypt
St. Musa of Rome
St. Nicetius of Lyons
Bl. Olha Bida
St. Pedro Calungsod
Bl. Peter Verhun
St. Polycarp of Alexandria
Bl. Roman Lysko
Bl. Severian Baranyk
Bl. Simeon Lukach
Bl. Tarsykia Matskiv
St. Theodosia
St. Urban of Langres
Bl. Vilmos Apor
Bl. Vitalij Bajrak
Bl. Volodymyr Pryjma
#catholic#blessed#saints#martyrs#pray for us#martyrs by soviets#moresaintsoftheday#holy eucharist#prayer
5 notes
·
View notes
Text
Way back in December 14, 2019 We celebrate our cousin's wedding at San Pedro Calungsod Chapel in Cebu, it is beautiful and historic church The chapel is known for its stunning architecture, intricate carvings, and rich cultural heritage. The interior of the chapel is adorned with beautiful stained-glass windows, intricate wood carvings, and intricate frescoes that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The chapel's altar is the focal point of the church, surrounded by grand arches and beautifully carved columns. The intricate details and beautiful design of the altar make it a stunning backdrop for the wedding ceremony. Many people are delighted to witness my cousin walk down the aisle in her stunning white wedding gown during the wedding; my aunties, as well as my other cousins and the other guests that attend the wedding ceremony, after the wedding. We take a family photograph in the church
(San Pedro Calungsod Chapel, Cebu)
The reception at Shangri-la Mactan,Cebu. Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu is a luxury resort on the island of Mactan in Cebu, Philippines. The resort features a private white sand beach, multiple swimming pools, a variety of dining options.
We have fun in Shangri-la celebrating my cousin's wedding and having a enjoying moments with my family.
It's my first time here in Shangri-la i didn't expect that they have a white sand beach and a wide swimming pool, and there hotels has luxurious rooms. I will never forget the day I went to Shangri-la, the view was beautiful and it's memorable for me and my family.
(Shangri-la Mactan,Cebu)
8 notes
·
View notes
Text
Holidays 4.2
Holidays
April Facts Day
Autism Acceptance Day (Abeldane Empire)
Education and Sharing Day
Elevate Your Sprinkler Day
Gio to Hung Vuong Day (Vietnam)
Great Lovers Day
Green Day
International Children's Book Day
International Fact-Checking Day
International Passover Joke Day
International 2x4 Day
International Wedgie Day
Love Your Produce Manager
Malvinas Day (Argentina)
Mint Day
National All Things Detroit Day
National DIY Day
National Elevate Your Sprinkler Day
National Ferret Day
National Handmade Day
National Love Your Produce Manager Day
National Out to Win Day
National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day
Odisha Day (India)
Pascua Florida Day (Florida)
Pharmacists in Public Health Day
Preen-tail Day (a.k.a. Tallie Day; Scotland)
Ramadan begins tonight (Islamic) [through May 1]
Reconciliation Day
Taily Day (Scotland)
Thai Heritage Conservation Day (Thailand)
Unity of Peoples of Russia & Belarus Day (Belarus)
Velcro Day
Veterans Day (Argentina)
World Autism Awareness Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
1st Sunday in April
Be Kind to Spiders Week begins [1st Sunday]
Dictionary Day [Sunday of Nat’l Library Week]
English Breakfast Day (UK) [1st Sunday]
Geologists Day [1st Sunday]
International Trombone Week begins [1st Sunday]
Parents & Children’s Day (Florida) [1st Sunday]
White Orchid Day [1st Sunday]
World Transformation Day [1st Sunday]
Independence Days
African Federation (Declared; 2001) [unrecognized]
Capi (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]
Feast Days
Abundius of Como (Christian; Saint)
Æbbe the Younger (Christian; Saint)
Amphianus of Lycia (Christian; Saint)
Apian of Lycia (Christian; Saint)
Bronach of Glen-Seichis (Irish martyrology)
Constantine, King of Scotland (Christian; Saint)
Ebba (a.k.a. Abba; Christian; Saint)
Existential Angst Day (Pastafarian)
Euclid (Positivist; Saint)
Feast of Acan (Mayan God of Alcohol)
Francis of Paola (Christian; Saint)
Francisco Coll Guitart (Christian; Saint)
Henry Budd (Anglican Church of Canada)
Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus; Japan)
Macha’s Race Day (Pagan)
Max Ernst (Artology; Saint)
Nicetius of Lyon (Christian; Saint)
Night of the Evil Clown (Church of the SubGenius)
Passouter (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Pedro Calungsod (Christian; Saint)
Sizdeh Be-dar (Nature Day; Ancient Persia) [13 Days after Vernal Equinox]
Sixth Sunday in Lent (Western Christianity) (a.k.a. ...
Branch Sunday
Jack-’o’-Lent Day (England)
Flower’s Day (Bulgaria)
Flowers’ Sunday (Duminica Florilor or Floril; Moldova, Romania)
Palm Sunday
People's Sunday
Pussy Willow Sunday (Latvia)
Semana Santa (Spain)
Sul y Blodau (Flowering Sunday; Wales)
Virpominen (Finland, Karelian custom)
Yew Sunday
Theodosia of Tyre (Christian; Saint)
Urban of Langres (Christian; Saint) [coopers, drunkards, vintners]
William Holman Hunt (Artology; Saint)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Lucky Day (Philippines) [19 of 71]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
As the World Turns (TV Soap Opera; 1956)
The Beatles 1962-1966, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)
The Beatles 1967-1970, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)
Canyon Bomber (Atari 2600 Video Game; 1979)
Cat People (Film; 1982)
The Crush (Film; 1993)
Dallas (TV Series; 1978)
Geri’s Game (Pixar Cartoon; 1997)
Hellboy (Film; 2004)
Home on the Range (Animated Film; 2004)
I Walk the Line, recorded y Johnny Cash (Song; 1956)
The Long Good Friday (Film; 1982)
Mama Said, by Lenny Kravitz (Album; 1991)
Private Pluto (Disney Cartoon; 1943)
Ready Steady Goes Live! (UK TV Series; 1965)
Rock and Roll All Nite, by KISS (Song; 1975)
The Singing Nun (Film; 1966)
Symphony No. 1 in C, by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Symphony; 1800)
Today’s Name Days
Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Austria)
Božidara, Dragoljub, Franjo (Croatia)
Erika (Czech Republic)
Theodosius (Denmark)
Ene, Eneken, Enel, Eneli, Enelin (Estonia)
Pellervo (Finland)
Sandrine (France)
Frank, Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Germany)
Áron (Hungary)
Emilia, Francesco, Ginevra, Grazia, Graziella, Isotta, Regina, Selene, Selenio (Italy)
Glita, Irmgarde, Zemvaldis (Latvia)
Elona, Jostautas, Jostautė, Pranas, Pranciškus (Lithuania)
Sigvard, Sivert (Norway)
Franciszek, Sądomir, Urban, Władysław, Władysława (Poland)
Tit (Romania)
Svetlana (Russia)
Zita (Slovakia)
Francisco (Spain)
Gudmund, Ingemund (Sweden)
Rad, Radoslav (Ukraine)
Ebba, Eboni, Ebony, Gardenia, Gardner, Garnet, Garnett (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 92 of 2024; 273 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 7 of week 13 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 15 of 28]
Chinese: Second Month 2 (Gui-Mao), Day 12 (Geng-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 11 Nisan 5783
Islamic: 11 Ramadan 1444
J Cal: 1 Aqua; Oneday [1 of 30]
Julian: 20 March 2023
Moon: 89%: Waxing Gibbous
Positivist: 8 Archimedes (4th Month) [Euclid]
Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 8 of 15]
Season: Spring (Day 14 of 90)
Zodiac: Aries (Day 13 of 30)
Calendar Changes
Aqua (J Calendar) [Month 4 of 12]
3 notes
·
View notes
Text
Holidays 4.2
Holidays
April Facts Day
Autism Acceptance Day (Abeldane Empire)
Education and Sharing Day
Elevate Your Sprinkler Day
Gio to Hung Vuong Day (Vietnam)
Great Lovers Day
Green Day
International Children's Book Day
International Fact-Checking Day
International Passover Joke Day
International 2x4 Day
International Wedgie Day
Love Your Produce Manager
Malvinas Day (Argentina)
Mint Day
National All Things Detroit Day
National DIY Day
National Elevate Your Sprinkler Day
National Ferret Day
National Handmade Day
National Love Your Produce Manager Day
National Out to Win Day
National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day
Odisha Day (India)
Pascua Florida Day (Florida)
Pharmacists in Public Health Day
Preen-tail Day (a.k.a. Tallie Day; Scotland)
Ramadan begins tonight (Islamic) [through May 1]
Reconciliation Day
Taily Day (Scotland)
Thai Heritage Conservation Day (Thailand)
Unity of Peoples of Russia & Belarus Day (Belarus)
Velcro Day
Veterans Day (Argentina)
World Autism Awareness Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
1st Sunday in April
Be Kind to Spiders Week begins [1st Sunday]
Dictionary Day [Sunday of Nat’l Library Week]
English Breakfast Day (UK) [1st Sunday]
Geologists Day [1st Sunday]
International Trombone Week begins [1st Sunday]
Parents & Children’s Day (Florida) [1st Sunday]
White Orchid Day [1st Sunday]
World Transformation Day [1st Sunday]
Independence Days
African Federation (Declared; 2001) [unrecognized]
Capi (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]
Feast Days
Abundius of Como (Christian; Saint)
Æbbe the Younger (Christian; Saint)
Amphianus of Lycia (Christian; Saint)
Apian of Lycia (Christian; Saint)
Bronach of Glen-Seichis (Irish martyrology)
Constantine, King of Scotland (Christian; Saint)
Ebba (a.k.a. Abba; Christian; Saint)
Existential Angst Day (Pastafarian)
Euclid (Positivist; Saint)
Feast of Acan (Mayan God of Alcohol)
Francis of Paola (Christian; Saint)
Francisco Coll Guitart (Christian; Saint)
Henry Budd (Anglican Church of Canada)
Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus; Japan)
Macha’s Race Day (Pagan)
Max Ernst (Artology; Saint)
Nicetius of Lyon (Christian; Saint)
Night of the Evil Clown (Church of the SubGenius)
Passouter (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Pedro Calungsod (Christian; Saint)
Sizdeh Be-dar (Nature Day; Ancient Persia) [13 Days after Vernal Equinox]
Sixth Sunday in Lent (Western Christianity) (a.k.a. ...
Branch Sunday
Jack-’o’-Lent Day (England)
Flower’s Day (Bulgaria)
Flowers’ Sunday (Duminica Florilor or Floril; Moldova, Romania)
Palm Sunday
People's Sunday
Pussy Willow Sunday (Latvia)
Semana Santa (Spain)
Sul y Blodau (Flowering Sunday; Wales)
Virpominen (Finland, Karelian custom)
Yew Sunday
Theodosia of Tyre (Christian; Saint)
Urban of Langres (Christian; Saint) [coopers, drunkards, vintners]
William Holman Hunt (Artology; Saint)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Lucky Day (Philippines) [19 of 71]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
As the World Turns (TV Soap Opera; 1956)
The Beatles 1962-1966, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)
The Beatles 1967-1970, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)
Canyon Bomber (Atari 2600 Video Game; 1979)
Cat People (Film; 1982)
The Crush (Film; 1993)
Dallas (TV Series; 1978)
Geri’s Game (Pixar Cartoon; 1997)
Hellboy (Film; 2004)
Home on the Range (Animated Film; 2004)
I Walk the Line, recorded y Johnny Cash (Song; 1956)
The Long Good Friday (Film; 1982)
Mama Said, by Lenny Kravitz (Album; 1991)
Private Pluto (Disney Cartoon; 1943)
Ready Steady Goes Live! (UK TV Series; 1965)
Rock and Roll All Nite, by KISS (Song; 1975)
The Singing Nun (Film; 1966)
Symphony No. 1 in C, by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Symphony; 1800)
Today’s Name Days
Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Austria)
Božidara, Dragoljub, Franjo (Croatia)
Erika (Czech Republic)
Theodosius (Denmark)
Ene, Eneken, Enel, Eneli, Enelin (Estonia)
Pellervo (Finland)
Sandrine (France)
Frank, Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Germany)
Áron (Hungary)
Emilia, Francesco, Ginevra, Grazia, Graziella, Isotta, Regina, Selene, Selenio (Italy)
Glita, Irmgarde, Zemvaldis (Latvia)
Elona, Jostautas, Jostautė, Pranas, Pranciškus (Lithuania)
Sigvard, Sivert (Norway)
Franciszek, Sądomir, Urban, Władysław, Władysława (Poland)
Tit (Romania)
Svetlana (Russia)
Zita (Slovakia)
Francisco (Spain)
Gudmund, Ingemund (Sweden)
Rad, Radoslav (Ukraine)
Ebba, Eboni, Ebony, Gardenia, Gardner, Garnet, Garnett (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 92 of 2024; 273 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 7 of week 13 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 15 of 28]
Chinese: Second Month 2 (Gui-Mao), Day 12 (Geng-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 11 Nisan 5783
Islamic: 11 Ramadan 1444
J Cal: 1 Aqua; Oneday [1 of 30]
Julian: 20 March 2023
Moon: 89%: Waxing Gibbous
Positivist: 8 Archimedes (4th Month) [Euclid]
Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 8 of 15]
Season: Spring (Day 14 of 90)
Zodiac: Aries (Day 13 of 30)
Calendar Changes
Aqua (J Calendar) [Month 4 of 12]
3 notes
·
View notes
Text
filipino saints always have me thinking... you have lorenzo ruiz who refused to recant christ in japan and was killed for it while pedro calungsod died a missionary at the hands of natives. the church nor many accessible history books mentions how vital christianity and messianic movements were in the philippine revolution and when you think about it, of course they wouldn't mention it. because organized religion, particularly catholicism, has always been used as a tool to uphold the status quo especially in the philippines. it's only recently become a figure in lieu of marcos and duterte.
8 notes
·
View notes
Photo
@portraitsofsaints: Holy Teenagers who won your crown in your youth, pray for us! Bottom row, left to right: St. Pedro Calungsod (17), St. Rose of Viterbo (18), Bl. Carlo Acutis (15), BI. Chiara Luce (19) Middle row, left to right: Bl. Rolando Rivi (14), St. Tarcisius (12), Charlene Marie Richard (12), St. Maria Goretti (12) Top row, left to right: St. Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio (15), BI. Laura Vicuna (13), St. Dominic Savio (15) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQZ2g0LIpa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
4 notes
·
View notes
Text
SAINTS OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 02
Bl. Peter Verhun, Roman Catholic Priest and Martyr. Peter was a priest for Ukrainian Catholics at Berlin, Germany. Apostolic Visitor to Germany. Peter was arrested for his faith in 1945, and exiled to Siberia. Feastday April 2
St. Pedro Calungsod, Roman Catholic Filipino Martyr. While missionary work in Guam along with Diego San Vitores were both murdered after baptizing an infant and mother who converted to the Roman Catholic faith. Feastday April 2
St. Ebba the Younger, Roman Catholic Nun. Abbess of Coldingham, England, on the Scottish border, called “the Younger.” She and her nuns were martyred by Danes in an invasion. She mutilated her face to discourage rape by the invading Danes. The raiders set fire to Coldingham, killing all of the nuns. Feastday April 2
Bl. Tarsykia Matskiv, Roman Catholic Nun. On the morning of 17 July 1944 at 8 a.m., a Russian soldier rang the convent door. When Sr Taryskia answered the door she was shot without warning and died. .Feastday Apr.2
Bl. Olha Olympia Bida, Roman Catholic Nun. She was arrested with two other sisters, imprisoned for a while, then exiled to the Tomsk region of Siberia.Under conditions of heavy forced labour, Succumbing to a serious illness, she died on 28 January 1952.Feastday Apr.2
Bl. Simeon Lukach Roman Catholic Priest and Bishop. On 26 October 1949 he was arrested by the NKVD and was released on 11 February 1955. He functioned as an underground member of the clergy, but in July 1962 he was arrested for a second time and appeared in court with Bishop Ivan Sleziuk, who too was an underground bishop. While in prison, he was stricken with tuberculosis, which hastened his death. Feastday April 2
ST. MARY OF EGYPT (SAINT MARY AEGYPTICA), PENITENT Born in Alexandria, at the age of 12 she ran away from home and became a prostitute. When she reached Jerusalem at the age of 29, an inner voice kept her from entering the Basilica. She repented and went to the desert, where she wandered for 47 years and received the Eucharist from the monk Zosimus. April 2
ST. FRANCIS OF PAOLA , HERMIT, FOUNDER OF THE ORDER OF MINIMS, Founder of the Order of the Minims, patron saint of Calabria and of the Italian seafarers, he is venerated as a thaumaturge and protector of the poor, who in the Kingdom of Naples ruled by the Angevins, suffered from serious neglect and injustice. St. Francis of Paola - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican Newshttps://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/04/02/st---francis-of-paola---hermit--founder-of-the-order-of-minims.html
0 notes
Text
Saint Pedro Calungsod
1655 - 1672
Feast day: April 2
Patronage: Filipino youth, Catechumens, altar boys, the Philippines
St. Pedro Calungsod, was a migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist, who along with the Spanish Jesuit missionary, Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution and martyrdom in Guam for their missionary work in 1672.
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)
24 notes
·
View notes
Text
[April 2 - Tuesday on the Octave of Easter
St. Pedro Calungsod, lay catechist and martyr]
"In a room where the gentle breeze gently blows,
the sound of strings sings from afar.
Such an event can bring another to life, unbounded sounds overflow.
This melody, ah, will never stop."
-excerpt from 'Resonate Blessing'
0 notes
Text
March 5 (yesterday)
Early in the morning, pinaalagaan sa akin yung pamangkin ko kasi ihahatid ng kuya ko yung asawa niya sa work. After that, naglibot kami ni ate ela para ibigay yung mga solicit para sa Feast Day ni San Pedro Calungsod. Kinagabihan, sinamahan ko si Pat at Ate Ela magpagupit sa Gupit Rizal.
Feeling ko sobra akong napagod kahapon HAHAHAHA
0 notes
Text
Reflection: Truth Lives
Today, we remember St. Lorenzo Ruiz and his companions. San Lorenzo never thought nor intended to become a martyr. As a catechist, he sought holiness and faithfulness to God. He joinedthe mission to Japan in response to the call to preach the Gospels.
In the process, they faced death in the mission. San Lorenzo and his companions realized there was no turning back. It was either they survive by renouncing the faith or they die professing it. San Lorenzo found a way to proclaim, “If I had a thousand lives, I will give it all to God.”
Martyrdom is grace—a vocation. We will not immediately know if we are called to it. When the situation comes, God will give us the grace to accept it. We will still have the freedom to decide whether to accept or reject it. Our natural reaction is, of course, to survive.
Death is always feared. But death for the faith is different. The Christian puts his faith before his life. “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” Death does not end things. We have known many who died for what they believed in and their spirit and words continue to affect human lives, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas More, and Ninoy Aquino, to name a few. Of course, the greatest of them all is our Lord Jesus Christ. Eliminating the medium does not necessarily eliminate the message—in fact, the more the message is heard loud.
We are proud of San Lorenzo. Before his canonization, many Filipinos — and maybe other nationalities too—thought that a Filipino can never be a saint. San Lorenzo proved us and them wrong. In fact, we now have a second one in St. Pedro Calungsod. It is just sad that both saints don’t seem to be popular among Filipinos. It is about time to cultivate the messages of their lives and believe that the Filipino Catholic can be a saint. We have a lot of qualities worthy of being a saint. We have weaknesses, too, going against us. All in all, Saints Lorenzo and Pedro made it. Kaya din natin! (We can do it too!)
~Fr. Benny Tuazon
Reflection Questions:
How do you live the truth of your faith? What are you willing to offer to proclaim those truths?
San Lorenzo and companions, pray for us!
Prayer
… for a deep and profound respect for life especially for the unborn
… for the strength and healing of the sick
… for the healing and peace of all families
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
God Bless!
0 notes
Last Seen Blogs
valiantlyzanybasement
Đăng ký UBER GRAB
lovelmos
Untitled
dumpster-f1re
!Sylas!
susietskim
제목 없음
welcometoterranova
Welcome to Terra Nova folks, welcome home...