February 16
26 Capuchin martyrs of Barcelona (+1936)
Martyrs
Practical advice
Respond to a mockery against faith without resentment and with calm words.
Biography
Federico de Berga and twenty-five Capuchins from Catalonia were forced to abandon their convents in 1936. Arrested in different places, they confessed their religious condition and died without hatred, offering their lives for Christ. The Church recognized in his dedication a true martyrdom, lived with fidelity, hope and forgiveness.
Example of
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