May 30
Joan of Arc (1412–1431)
Martyr
This French saint, who at the age of 17 became a national heroine and martyr of religion, was a peasant who never learned to read or write.
Biography
From the age of 14 she began to hear voices calling her, and Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Catherine and Saint Margaret appeared to her and told her “You must save the nation and the king.” After a thousand hardships to be believed, she managed to go and conquer Orleans commanding an army of ten thousand soldiers. Other victories followed, and he succeeded in having the fearful Charles VII crowned king. Then envy and ingratitude came, and Juana was handed over by the Burgundians to the English who made her suffer greatly in prison. A trial followed whose court was composed of her enemies and she was sentenced to the stake, as a witch, where she died looking at a crucifix and pronouncing the name of Jesus. Years later, his family managed to have another trial opened, now with the supervision of Pope Calixtus II, and the sentence was declared unjust. The king of France declared her innocent and Pope Benedict XV proclaimed her a saint.
Practical advice
Without seeking recognition, calmly defend a truth that others prefer to keep silent about and also take care of the small details.