August 1
Bernardo Vu Van Duê (1775–1838)
Martyr
Practical advice
With a spirit of service, overcome human respect with a clean and brave word, putting the result in the hands of God.
Biography
Priest, martyr beheaded for his faith in Christ in Nam Dinh, Vietnam, by order of Emperor Minh Manh in 1838. He was canonized in 1988 by John Paul II.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice