July 1
Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro, martyr (1950–1981)
Martyr
Practical advice
Faithfully fulfill a simple service that you have assumed today, even if no one recognizes it or it is uncomfortable.
Biography
Guatemalan layman and Franciscan tertiary, Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro gave his life to remain faithful to the service of his parish and its pastors. He worked as a municipal driver and helped at Mass, catechism and celebrations, in addition to accompanying missionaries to remote communities. Although his family warned him of the danger, he continued to collaborate with Father Tulio Maruzzo during the persecution. Both were murdered on July 1, 1981 when they were returning from pastoral work.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice