September 12
Francisco Tchoi (1839)
Martyr
Catechist martyr in Seoul, Korea.
Biography
In time of persecution he was brought before the governor to renounce the Christian faith; He, however, made a profession of it with complete clarity; He was subjected to cruel torments and locked up in prison where he did not stop praying and spreading the faith. He died after nine months due to the torture. He was canonized by John Paul II on May 6, 1984.
Practical advice
As an offering to the Lord, forgive from the heart a specific offense with external order and internal recollection.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice