September 27
María Agustina Rivas López, “Aguchita” (1920–1990)
Martyr
Practical advice
Listen to an indigenous community before deciding how you can serve it.
Biography
Religious of the Good Shepherd, María Agustina Rivas, “Aguchita”, served indigenous and peasant communities in Peru. She stayed with the people of La Florida and was murdered by the Shining Path on September 27, 1990. The Church recognized in her dedication a true martyrdom, lived with fidelity, hope and forgiveness.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice