Oct 16, 2016 jose sanchez del rio, mexicos boy saint. Wanting to defend the faith and rights of catholics, he followed in the footsteps of his two older brothers and asked his mother for permission to join the cristeros. Born in sahuayo, michoacan, 28 march 19, son of macario and maria sanchez del rio, jose luis was murdered on 10 february 1928, during mexicos religious persecution known as the cristero war. Blessed jose sanchez del rio high school seminary was established in 2008 in mankato, minnesota by father carlos miguel buela of the institute of the incarnate word ive spanish. One familys unimaginable suffering paves the way for a. The story follows jose and his family as he leaves home with his friend trino to join the cristeros and ultimately to give his life in defense of his faith. Join facebook to connect with jose del rio and others you may know. The miraculous cure of a baby with brain damage through the intercession of mexican martyr blessed jose luis sanchez del rio has been. Catholic toys, felt doll, easter basket, birthday, baby shower, baptism mylittlefeltfriends 4. Father mckenzie has created an exciting, engaging, and realistic portrait of the mexican teen jose sanchez del rio s piety and courage. Exciting and inspiring story of a 14 year old boy who was beatified nov 20, 2005, and canonized oct 16, 2016with a. His death was seen as a largely political venture on the part of government officials in their attempt to stamp out dissent and crush religious freedom in the area. Although jose was young and died as a martyr at age 14, he was a powerful example of youth, bravery, and faith.
Blessed jose luis sanchez del rio cristero boy martyr. The cristeros were a large group mexican catholics leveled against the oppression of. Exciting and inspiring story of a 14year old boy who was beatified nov 20, 2005, and canonized oct 16, 2016with a feast day of feb 10. His father, antonio sanchez, 3 is an ave maintenance technician, 2 and his mother, maria mazuecos, 3 is a housewife and fond of music. Saint jose sanchez del rio 19 1928 introduction for older students. Buy an autographed copy of the book, mexico unexplained. Saint jose sanchez del rio high school seminary mankato, mn. This interest led him to study the saint and write a book about him, which has just been published by ignatius press. This new title in the acclaimed vision books lives of the saints series for youth 915 yrs. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Lupis was on the brink of death when her mother sought blessed jose sanchez del rios intercession the miracle attributed to a young mexican martyr.
The miracle in mexico that confirmed young joses sainthood. He was an example of courage in the face of people who hated god and the church. Saint jose sanchez del rio 29page coloring download. Instituto del verbo encarnado, a roman catholic religious institute.
During the 1920s, the mexican government, taken over by marxists, persecuted the churchdestroying churches and monasteries, killing priests, and doing everything possible to wipe out christianity. After begging to join, 14yearold jose sanchez del rio became the. The junior middle high school and high school is a preparatory seminary quartered on the 1854 parish grounds of the saints peter and paul. This inspiring book is the second edition of blessed jose luis sanchez del rio. Oct 16, 2016 saint jose sanchez del rio was born on march 28, 19 in sahuayo, michoacan, mexico. Jose sanchez del rio our minor seminary was begun in recognition of the importance of giving a sound catholic intellectual and moral formation to young men who manifest the seeds of a vocation to the priesthood and religious life in the institute of the incarnate word. We do have a list of priests and laymen who have been beatified and canonized from. Kevin william blessed jose, biography 2014 pranala luar. Saint jose luis sanchez del rio march 28, 19 february 10, 1928 was a mexican cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his catholic faith. Horse manure, military supplies, empty beer bottles, and food scraps covered the floor.
Cambridge igcse r spanish student book third edition. An authentic photo of jose luis sanchez del rio joses two older brothers, macario and miguel, had left in 1926 to join the cristeros forces under the command of general ignacio sanchez ramirez, and their younger brother longed to join them. He was declared a martyr and was beatified by pope benedict xvi on november 20, 2005. Jan 30, 2016 lupis was on the brink of death when her mother sought blessed jose sanchez del rios intercession the miracle attributed to a young mexican martyr who will now be canonized was the healing of a. On february 7, jose and lorenzo were transferred from the prison in cotija to the catholic church in sahuayo where jose was baptized which had been turned into a stable for animals by the impious federals. Jose sanchez del rio was 15 years old when he was killed during the cristero war in mexico. Christian soldiers, known as cristeros, took up arms to defend their faith and families. During his painful scourges of torture, jose was assured that if he apostatized christ, he would be released. Desiring to protect the religious freedom of his own faith and the faith of all catholics in mexico, he asked his mother for permission to join the cristeros the mexican freedom fighters who fought against the marxist government and soldiers. This is the first installment of the english as a new language programs moments with multicultural saints, intended to provide useful classroom takeaways that will help you to broaden perspectives, teach about the universal church, and find inspiration from saints from around the world. Father mckenzie has created an exciting, engaging, and realistic portrait of the mexican teen jose sanchez del rios piety and courage. Blessed jose sanchez del rio to be canonized october 16th.
Simon barefoot, jose antonio garcia sanchez, timothy guilford. The dramatic story of the courageous faith of this teenager during a time of severe persecution of catholics in mexico less than 100 years ago became the major. Tortured and martyred at the age of fourteen by the mexican government for the crime of refusing to renounce christ, jose sanchez del rio was a courageous angel amidst the cowardly devils who persecuted him. Mexican soldiers cut the bottom of his feet and obliged him to walk around the town toward the cemetery. This month on october 16th, 2016 blessed jose sanchez del rio will be canonized and declared a saint.
Jose sanchez del rio was born on 28 march 19 in sahuayo, michoacan, mexico. The story of saint jose sanchez del rio holy heroes. Eleven years later, on october 16, 2016, jose sanchez del rio was solemnly declared a saint. During the 1920s, the mexican government, taken over by marxists, persecuted the churchdestroying churches and monasteries, killing priests, and doing. The young saint was born on march 28, 19 in sahuayo.
Discount prices on books by jose sanchez, including titles like cambridge igcse r spanish student book third edition. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. The socialist government of mexico was waging a bloody war against the catholic church, and fervent catholics known as the cristeros rose up to. Search catholic online for catholic news, entertainment, information, media, saints, bible, and prayers. Antonio jose was born on 2 january 1995 in the town of palma del rio, cordoba, spain. The cristeros were a large group mexican catholics leveled against the oppression of the regime of plutarco elias calles. It offers a moving portrayal of the virtuous mexican boy who lived in the early twentieth century, and who was martyred for defending the faith against a masonic government intent on eradicating catholicism from every aspect of mexican society. The murder of three priests in september was the latest in a disturbing trend of.
Pros arrest, lack of trial, and evidential support gained. May 18, 2014 blessed jose is an outstanding example of faith and courage for all catholic young men for you who wish to be faithful to christ. Jose sanchez del rio, who died in 1928 during a government crackdown on catholics, takes on a new meaning today amid violence in mexico. Andres sola molist, sacerdote, 25 abril jose trinidad rangel montano, sacerdote, 25 abril. One familys unimaginable suffering paves the way for a teen. The socialist government of mexico was waging a bloody war against the catholic church, and fervent catholics known as the cristeros rose up to defend christ the king. Blessed jose is an outstanding example of faith and courage for all catholic young men for you who wish to be faithful to christ. Since childhood he dedicated himself to the world of music, being actively supported by his mother.
Exciting and inspiring story of a 14year old boy who was beatified nov 20, 2005, and canonized oct 16, 2016with a. Glory stories audio cds my battle name is jose luis. The canonization of saint jose sanchez del rio tom perna. Nov 11, 2016 jose sanchez del rio was born on 28 march 19 sahuayo, michoacan, mexico. Jose sanchez del rio project gutenberg selfpublishing. Saint jose luis sanchez del rio is the newest mexican saint, recently canonized on october 16th. Oct 20, 2016 it was a very long process that i think was a nightmare for me, but that thanks be to god, we managed it, and now we can say that our nino, jose sanchez del rio, has been raised to the altars and. This inspiring books offers a moving portrayal of the virtuous life of a young mexican boy who lived in the early twentieth century, and who was martyred for defending the faith against. About saint jose sanchez del rio tfp student action. Jose sanchez del rio,martyr for christ the king by margaret. Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe 2 timothy 4. Among these catholics we find the heroic figure of jose sanchez del rio. With deep roots in the communal aspects of religious life such as.
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