Fw: 24th Sat. Korean Martyrs, Good seed
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On Saturday, 20 September 2014, 11:12, Nivard McGlynn <nivardmcglynn@yahoo.com> wrote:
24 Sat 20 Sept 2014 Lk 8 4-15 Harvest through perseverance ...
Jesus compares the third type of hearer with the good soil that is ready to receive the seed of his word so it can take root and grow, and produce good fruit.
A receptive heart and open mind are always ready to hear what God wants to teach us through his word.
The "ears of their heart" and the "eyes of their mind" search out the meaning of God's word for them so that it may grow and produce good fruit in their lives.
They hear with a listening ear and teachable spirit (Isaiah 50:4-5) that wants to learn and understand the intention of God's word for them.
Father in heaven, Open our eyes to your deeds, and our ears to the sound of your call. May we understand your will for our lives and live accordingly through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Saint of the day: 20th September (ICN weekend)
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The Martyrs of Korea
Christianity first came to Korea through books, sent from China. The first Koreans were baptised in Peking in 1784. Ten years later, a Chinese priest visiting Korea found 4,000 Christians. He stayed with them until he was killed in 1801. For the next 30 years, the community did not have a priest.
In 1837, Pope Pius VII sent Bishop Laurence Imbert with two priests from the Paris Missionary Society to China. Christianity was punishable by death at that time, so they worked in secrecy and lived in incredibly poor conditions. But the growing numbers of Christians could not remain hidden forever. Violent persecutions began and the three priests allowed themselves to be arrested to avert a riot. They were beheaded at Seoul on 21 September 1839. Later 78 Koreans were martyred.
In 1846 the first Korean priest, Andrew Kim, died for his faith. The entire group was canonised in 1984.
Christianity first came to Korea through books, sent from China. The first Koreans were baptised in Peking in 1784. Ten years later, a Chinese priest visiting Korea found 4,000 Christians. He stayed with them until he was killed in 1801. For the next 30 years, the community did not have a priest.
In 1837, Pope Pius VII sent Bishop Laurence Imbert with two priests from the Paris Missionary Society to China. Christianity was punishable by death at that time, so they worked in secrecy and lived in incredibly poor conditions. But the growing numbers of Christians could not remain hidden forever. Violent persecutions began and the three priests allowed themselves to be arrested to avert a riot. They were beheaded at Seoul on 21 September 1839. Later 78 Koreans were martyred.
In 1846 the first Korean priest, Andrew Kim, died for his faith. The entire group was canonised in 1984.
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