Sept 20 -- Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Taejon, Priest, and Paul Chong Hasang, and their Companions, Martyrs For centuries, Korea was closed to all outside influences, and all contact with foreigners was forbidden. No missionaries went there. Nevertheless, a number of laymen sought to find out all that they could about the outside world,... Continue Reading →
8 July, Friday — Suffering for Christ is a commitment backed up by salvation
Friday of Week 14 in Ordinary Time Hos 14:2-10Mt 10:16-23 “You will be hated by all men on account of my name; but the man who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Persecution exists in various forms; some are emotional, intrinsic and situational, while others transform into violence, faith mutilation, and damning brutal... Continue Reading →