February 6: Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs—Memorial
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February 6: Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs—Memorial
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February 6: Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs—Memorial
Martyred February 5, 1597
Patron Saints of Japan
Canonized by Pope Pius IX on June 8, 1862
Liturgical Color: Red
Quote:
Our brother, Paul Miki, saw himself standing now in the noblest pulpit he had ever filled. To his “congregation” he began by proclaiming himself a Japanese and a Jesuit. He was dying for the Gospel he preached. He gave thanks to God for this wonderful blessing and he ended his “sermon” with these words: “As I come to this supreme moment of my life, I am sure none of you would suppose I want to deceive you. And so I tell you plainly: there is no way to be saved except the Christian way. My religion teaches me to pardon my enemies and all who have offended me. I do gladly pardon the Emperor and all who have sought my death. I beg them to seek baptism and be Christians themselves.” ~Office of Readings
Prayer:
Holy Martyrs of Nagasaki, you and countless others gave your lives in witness to the faith that God planted in your hearts. Please pray for me, that I will have the same faith and courage that each one of you had, so that I will be a witness to Christ in all that I do. Holy martyrs of God, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Image: The Martyrs of Nagasaki (1597), engraving by Wolfgang Kilian, Augsburg
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