July 28
Stanley Francis Rother, martyr (1935–1981)
Martyr
American priest and missionary in Guatemala, Stanley Francis Rother remained with his people even knowing that his name was on a death list.
Biography
He overcame great academic difficulties to be ordained and in Santiago Atitlán he learned Spanish and Tz'utujil, translated biblical texts and promoted cooperatives, a school, a hospital and a radio station. He briefly returned to the United States for safety, but returned because he believed that a pastor could not abandon his community. He was murdered in the parish house on July 28, 1981.
Practical advice
Stay close to a person in danger or pain today, instead of just sending them a message.
Example of
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