August 16
Bartolome Laurel, martyr
Martyr
He was almost certainly born in Mexico City, in the second half of the 16th century.
Biography
From a very young age he wanted to be a Franciscan lay brother. He had good knowledge of nursing. In 1609 he embarked for the missions of Japan, where he carried out his apostolate with the sick for five years. They denounce him and he is sentenced to death.
Practical advice
In a spirit of service, ask for strength to be loyal to Christ in difficulties and also take care of the small details.
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