May 30
Lucas Kirby, Guillermo Filby, Lorenzo Richardson and Tomás Cottam (+1582)
Martyrs
Luke was a priest and martyr in England.
Biography
On his return to his homeland he was arrested and, after an iniquitous trial and under accusation of having conspired, he was sentenced to death during the reign of Elizabeth I. Blessed William, Lorenzo and Thomas suffered the same torture.
Practical advice
By gathering your heart in silence, you fulfill a costly duty without giving in to fear, doing everything for the love of God.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice