September 7
John Baptist Mazzucconi (+1855)
Martyr
Practical advice
With the desire to sanctify everyday life, respond to evil with a concrete work of good with peace, perseverance and good humor.
Biography
Priest and martyr on Woodlark Island, Oceania. He belonged to the Roman Institute of Foreign Missions, after two years as a missionary, exhausted by fever and work, he received a fatal blow with an ax by order of the prince of the island.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice