September 25
Juan Elías Medina and 126 companions (+ 1936–1939)
Priests
Juan Elías Medina heads 126 priests, religious and lay people of Córdoba murdered between 1936 and 1939.
Biography
Many belonged to Catholic Action or Night Adoration and confessed their faith by forgiving their executioners. The Church recognized in his dedication a true martyrdom, lived with fidelity, hope and forgiveness.
Practical advice
Do an hour of adoration for lay people engaged in public life.
Example of
PrayerLove for the EucharistPriestly life