February 6
Lorenzo Ruiz from Manila and 15 companions
Martyrs
In the 17th century (1633-1637), in the city of Nagasaki, Japan, sixteen martyrs shed their blood for Christ.
Biography
It was a group made up of missionaries from Europe and Asia, who in different years and circumstances preached the Christian faith in the Philippine Islands, Formosa and Japan. In a wonderful way they manifested the universality of the Christian faith and with the example of their life and death they spread the seed for the future missionary work of the Church.
Practical advice
With the desire to sanctify everyday life, pray for those who suffer persecution because of their faith and also take care of the small details.
Example of
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