North American Martyrs

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Sts. Isaac Jogues, John de Brébeuf and Companions - Memorial  PRIESTS

& THEIR COMPANIONS
MARTYRS
(1642-1649)

        Fr. Mark - Intro. Mass                                               

19 Oct/ North American Martyrs  

Today we call to mind the seventeenth century Jesuit missionaries to North America.  They show us an outstanding example of courage and commitment to the Christian faith that was equal to any martyr in the history of the Church.

Their love was total as they faced physical brutality and hardship to preach the gospel and to protect the fledging Christians in North America.  Their lifeblood was the seed that sowed the faith in that continent. 

Today the Church faces new threats of persecution in various parts of the world.  Let us pray that we may show some of the faith and courage of these seventeenth century Jesuits as we try to follow the gospel in our own lives.

Penitential Rite

1        Lord, through your death and resurrection you give us new life.
                                                                  - Lord, have mercy.

2        Through the life and death of your martyrs you renew the life of the Church.                                                       - Christ, have mercy.

3        In the adversities of daily life and the struggle to live the gospel we grow in your love.                                         - Lord, have mercy.

Conclusion to Prayer of Faithful

God our Father, we ask you to hear us as we pray for our needs and for what we lack in our lives.  Thro Christ our Lord.