Collage: October 16, 2016: Canonization of José Luis Sánchez del Río, Cristero Martyr. By the Grace of the Lord, I was present at the Canonization of this Mexican Martyr, who for the love of Jesus …More
Collage: October 16, 2016: Canonization of José Luis Sánchez del Río, Cristero Martyr.
By the Grace of the Lord, I was present at the Canonization of this Mexican Martyr, who for the love of Jesus Christ the King died: Saint José Sánchez del Río (28 March 1913 – 10 February 1928) was a Mexican Cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith. His death was seen as a largely political venture on the part of government officials in their attempt to stamp out dissent and crush religious freedom in the area. He was dubbed as "Joselito".
He was declared to be martyr on 22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II and was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI – through the Cardinal-Prefect of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints – on 20 November 2005 in Mexico. Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to him on 21 January 2016, allowing for his canonization to take place; a date was determined at a consistory on 15 March 2016 and he was proclaimed to be a saint on 16 October 2016.
José Sánchez del Río - Wikipedia
By the Grace of the Lord, I was present at the Canonization of this Mexican Martyr, who for the love of Jesus Christ the King died: Saint José Sánchez del Río (28 March 1913 – 10 February 1928) was a Mexican Cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith. His death was seen as a largely political venture on the part of government officials in their attempt to stamp out dissent and crush religious freedom in the area. He was dubbed as "Joselito".
He was declared to be martyr on 22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II and was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI – through the Cardinal-Prefect of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints – on 20 November 2005 in Mexico. Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to him on 21 January 2016, allowing for his canonization to take place; a date was determined at a consistory on 15 March 2016 and he was proclaimed to be a saint on 16 October 2016.
José Sánchez del Río - Wikipedia
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity -- Feast Day November 8
Also known as
Elizabeth Catez Daughter of Captain Joseph Catez and Marie Catez. Her father died when the girl was seven, leaving her mother to raise Elizabeth and her sister Marguerite. Noted as a lively, popular girl, extremely stubborn, given to fits of rage, with great reverence for God, and an early attraction to a life of prayer and …More
Also known as
Elizabeth Catez Daughter of Captain Joseph Catez and Marie Catez. Her father died when the girl was seven, leaving her mother to raise Elizabeth and her sister Marguerite. Noted as a lively, popular girl, extremely stubborn, given to fits of rage, with great reverence for God, and an early attraction to a life of prayer and reflection. Gifted pianist. She visited the sick and taught catechism to children.
Much against her mother‘s wishes, she entered the Discalced Carmelite monastery in Dijon, France on 2 August 1901. Though noted for great spiritual growth, she was also plagued with periods of powerful darkness, and her spiritual director expressed doubts over Elizabeth’s vocation. She completed her noviate, and took her final vows on 11 January 1903. She became a spiritual director for many, and left a legacy of letters and retreat guides. Her dying words: I am going to Light, to Love, to Life!
Born
•Sunday 18 July 1880 in a military camp in the diocese of Bourges, France as Elizabeth Catez
Died
•9 November 1906 at Dijon, Côte-d’Or, France of Addison’s disease, a hormone disorder whose side effects are painful and exhausting
Venerated
•12 July 1982 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Beatified
•25 November 1984 by Pope John Paul II
Canonized
•16 October 2016 by Pope Francis
Patronage
•against bodily ills
•against the death of parents
•against illness
•against sickness
•sick people
Additional Information
•Prayer to the Trinity, by Blessed Elizabeth
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