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Priests Martyred during the Cristero War who were Members of the Knights of Columbus
By Larry Peterson The Cristero War in Mexico is counted among the darkest times in the history of that nation. More than 90,000 Mexicans lost their lives; almost 57,000 died under government authority and more than 30,000 Cristeros, including the thousands that supported them. On May 21, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized 25 saints… Read more
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Guilty by Bloodline; Blessed Margaret Pole’s life displays Courage to all Christians no matter the challenge.
By Larry Peterson Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, was born on August 14, 1473, in Somerset, England. She was the last daughter of George Plantagenet (Plantagenet Dynasty), the Duke of Clarence. King Henry VII officiated at her marriage to Sir Richard Pole whose mother-in-law, Edith St. John, was a half-sister of the king’s mother, Margaret… Read more
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Lucien Botovosoa’s devotion to Christ and Family made him a Martyr—- Today he is counted among the Patrons of Married Couples and Fathers
By Larry Peterson Madagascar is a vast island nation located off the east-central coast of Africa. It was here that Lucien Botovasoa was born in the year 1908, the exact day is unknown. He was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. Besides that, not much more is known about his early childhood. Lucien began… Read more
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Meet the “Apostle of the Abandoned”; St. John Baptist de Rossi
By Larry Peterson John Baptist de Rossi was born on February 22, 1698, in Genoa. His mother and father were quite poor in material goods but were rich in virtue and love of their neighbor(s). John was the youngest of four children, and even during his formative years not only exhibited obvious compassion and love… Read more
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St. Antoninus of Florence—This brilliant Theologian also was known as The Father of the Poor
By Larry Peterson Antonio Pierozzi was born on March 1, 1389, in Florence which, at that time, was an independent republic. His father, Nicollo, was a notary which was considered an upstanding position in the community. His mom died when he was five years old, and his dad remarried the very same year. His “new”… Read more
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Mother Maria Skobtsova—She had two titles: The “Saint of the Open Door” and The “Trash Can Saint” She was also Martyred by the Nazis
By Larry Peterson What follows is a brief story about a woman who would have had to be considered one of the most unlikely candidates for sainthood. A chain-smoking, twice divorced, left leaning nun with a brilliant mind and a heart so big she just could never love enough. However, being part of the Roman… Read more
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