Ubaldus born in 1085 in Gubio near Ancona, Italy Umbria and have become orphans. Then he raised directly by his uncle, a bishop who served in the Diocese Gubio. Not surprisingly, Ubaldus called to become priests. Since childhood he was preparing himself to be a good priest like his uncle. Once ordained a priest, Father Ubaldus assigned a parish priest at the Cathedral of the Diocese of Gubio well as a member of the monastery Canonical Regulir. He appreciate his calling in ministry to the people. He was always love for silence and prayer. When the priest was assigned to restore order Ubaldus the board of Canonical. This task is not an easy task. However, he was able to do so. For heavy duty, Father Ubaldus lot of asceticism and prayer. It involves God and believe in His power in this duty. He realizes that he is just a tool in the hands of God. With full awareness he shows that God is at work, not himself. The life of prayer and tapanya make Father Ubaldus become a wise man in the act. He made accurate decisions to restore the council's Code of Canon. He succeeded in carrying out their duties. Apparently God has a plan that can not be denied. Since young, Ubaldus want to live as a hermit and prayer. He was very happy with the activities. He was very fond of silence. However, he was appointed bishop in Gubio replace his uncle. After receiving ordination as bishop, Bishop Ubaldus were fulfilling their duties. His experience gave him curb the council Canonical capital to carry out their duties. He believes that he is God's instrument. Patience, wisdom and prayer can not be separated from self Mgr Ubaldus. He runs a job on this one with a happy heart. Once upon a time there was chaos in the city. Mgr Ubaldus bravely stood between two conflicting parties without regard to the threat of the sword and throw stones. He was able to relieve the great fights that occur. Another event is when the city Gubio Devastated by Frederik Barbarosa. Mgr Ubaldus bravely met German soldiers and persuade the emperor not to proceed with his intention Gubio control of the city. That is proof of courage Bishop Gubio which realizes itself as a tool in the hands of God. Duty as a bishop lived Ubaldus with full dedication. Based on submission to God's work for himself he became a bishop wise. This submission also indicated Mgr Ubaldus to accept the pain of diseases that undermine its body during the last few years of his life. He remained patient, steadfast and happy in his job. Powerful tool in the hands of the Lord is summoned to the Lord, on May 16, 1160 at Gubio. Bishop Ubaldus canonized as Saint Ubaldus in 1192 by Pope Celestinus III.
Initially, the empire in China is very tolerant to the spread of Christianity in this Bamboo Curtain country. However, during the Emperor Kia-Kin (1796-1821) issued decisions against Christianity in China. Two rules in 1811 aimed for the Chinese people who are studying Christianity. One decision which was published in 1813 stated that anyone who is out of the Christian religion would be kept away from any punishment. But, for those who still defend Christianity, must be dealt with harshly and deserve jail. As a result of this decision, some people have a martyrdom in this period. One of them, Augustine Zhao Rong. Augustine Zhao Rong, also known by the name of Augustine Tchao was born in 1746 in Wuchuan, Guizhou, China. He is a soldier. In the army, he is highly respected because always get the highest rankings. When Bishop John Gabriel Taurine Dufresse of the Paris Foreign Mission Society arrived in China, Zhao Rong was chosen to escort. He was escorted Monsignor John Gabriel Taurine for work as a missionary from Chengdu to Beijing. Zhao Rong gave a deep impression of Mgr John Gabriel Taurine. For Msgr John Gabriel Taurine, Zhao Rong figure represents China's military strength is perfect, without flaws, and its activity is always to give enlightenment to others. Then, Zhao Rong was baptized. He left the army and entered the seminary. The process of coaching and education he lived until ordained as a priest or diocesan Diocesan Vicariate Apostolic in Sichuan. Despite leaving office, the soul of the army was still attached to him. He is known as a priest who dared. He is also known as a priest who is very close to young children. Many young people who he brought to know Christ. A young man closest to him is Chi Zhuzi 18-year-old. Because of his courage to introduce Christ, Augustine Zhao Rong and 119 young people, including Chi Zhuzi, was arrested in 1815 and imprisoned in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Life in prison is not necessarily easy. Often harsh treatment he received. Until one day, the time came for Chi Zhuzi will be tortured and skinned before Augustine Zhao Rong. The torturers know, with torture Chi Zhuzi before Augustine Zhao Rong, a young boy who became his followers would be frightened and immediately left the faith. However, Chi Zhuzi face the ordeal with patience. After her right arm was beheaded by a soldier, he shouted, "All my flesh, every drop of my blood will tell you, I am a follower of Christ!" Chi Zhuzi had died before Augustine Zhao Rong who experience similar things. He was tortured to death. Eighty-five years after the death of Augustine Zhao Rong or in 1900, the Catholic Church by Pope Leo XIIImembeatifikasinya. And, 100 years later, on October 1, 2000, Augustine Zhao Rong with 120 martyrs canonized Pope John Paul II. These martyrs died between 1648 until 1930. Most of them, 87 people, was born in China. They consist of the children, parents, catechists, and labor. They were aged between nine years to 72 years. The martyrs included four Diocesan priests of China and 33 overseas-born Chinese martyrs, mostly priests and nuns. Catholic Church celebrates the commemoration of St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his friends, the martyrs of China every July 9. He is remembered as the patron of soldiers.
Michael Dinh-Hy Ho is a native of Vietnam. He was born in 1808 from a devout Catholic family. Both parents work as a silk merchant. He was the fifth of 12 siblings. At that time, the Kingdom of Vietnam Nguyen Dynasty in power who hate Christians and prohibit the practices of Christian worship in its territory. As an adult, he found faith and married couples. Michael Dinh-Hy Ho had two sons and three daughters. Like most of the other Vietnamese Catholics that time, she prayed silently. When he was 21 years old, Michael was chosen to be chief superintendent of King Vietnamese silk trade. He was one of the ruling officials supervise and regulate the silk trade between Vietnam with other countries around the Asian region. Duties and authority of this makes can stroll freely abroad. Michael frequently visits Singapore, Malaysia and other Asian countries. When events pursuit and slaughter of Christians in the country reached its peak, the eldest son Michael expressed a desire to become a priest. Hearing this, he sent his son explore the Catholic faith and the priesthood studies in Indonesia. During a government official, Michael was always helping people who can not afford and the help of the French and Portuguese missionaries entered Vietnam in secret. Despite the difficulties often faced, he never gave up. Never one when the ship he was traveling with Father Leaders Society of Foreign Missions of Paris, missionary priests pirates attacked members of the group and all the inhabitants of the ship were taken hostage. For the missionaries remain safely and quickly through in Vietnam, he gave all the finest silk fabric that is on the ship to the pirates as they are not held hostage ransom for too long. When the missionaries managed to deliver safely, he replaced the silk fabric that has been submitted it with his own money. During his life, Michael became patron of Christian communities in Vietnam and dedicated himself as a layman totally to the Church. Gradually, its activities began to smell other royal officials. Michael was arrested, imprisoned, and tortured. While undergoing this difficult time, he tried to make a statement related to his involvement with the French government is trying to urge Vietnam to stop the actions to pursue and punish Christians. This statement is intended, Letter to the King of Vietnam. However, Father Head of Society of foregin Missions of Paris, secretly asked him to retract his statement because it will cause an act of persecution and torture are even greater. Royal court gave sentence to him in pieces. During the punishment awaiting in pieces, he is constantly tortured and humiliated in public. At the end of his life is in sight, according to several eyewitnesses, he was refused his last lunch menu, and choose to die near his birthplace. He chose to wear clothing robes as his last official royal when he was beheaded. Secretly, before he died, he could receive the Sacrament of Holy Oil from a priest was accompanied by his wife and daughter who have been married. He was beheaded on May 22, 1857. Part of his body was buried in the Basilica of Phu Cam and partly in his birthplace. He was nominated as a saint at the request of Father Louis Pallard written from the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris, in 1867. Finally, in 1900, Michael was beatified Pope Leo XIII. Then, in 1988, Pope Paul II appointed him martyred with 116 other Vietnamese. His feast is celebrated every May 22.
Truth and sublime teachings of Jesus defended desperately by his followers everywhere even result in death. In Africa, mainly in Uganda, the defense of faith have resulted in the murder of many martyrs, one of which Carolus Lwanga. Persecution and murder of Christians was caused by Christian teachings that are considered contrary to the main command pagan customs in Uganda. At that time, the customs in Uganda is still very primitive. Slave trade, polygamy and rape of children is considered normal. Preservation of customs and animism are still regarded as a culture should be encouraged. Therefore, the arrival of Catholic missionaries in 1879 to proclaim the Gospel of Christ considered as a barrier continuity of customs practices and bad habits in Uganda. They sent the priests are missionaries from Africa. Because of their white robes, the priests were known as "white priests." King Mwanga did not understand what it is Christian. However, he became very angry when a Catholic, Joseph Mkasa, as well as religious teachers and palace servants advised him to correct his ways. King Mwanga then kill a group of Christians and their bishop, the Anglican bishop, including the missionaries. King was also involved in the lives of homosexuals. He is particularly interested in the youth palace servants. Watching this depravity of King Mwanga, Carolus Lwanga always cautious. He also oversees the Ugandan children who have become Christians in order not tainted by the king of depravity. The king was very hate against Christian teachings. Wrath of King Mwanga turned into hatred and revenge against Joseph Mkasa and religion. Few courtiers, too, stirring up the wrath of the king with his lie. As a result, Joseph Mkasa chief was beheaded, November 18, 1885. With the death of Joseph Mkasa, Carolus Lwanga became the leader of a religious teacher from the Catholic palace servants. On March 25, 1886, King Mwanga found his servants were attending Catholic religious instruction. He was very angry. Then kill them. The next day, he gathered the heads of the tribes and asked for their consideration to punish the children of other Christian. This did not deter their hearts. They are willing to die for his faith. Christian children who have not been killed, including Carolus Lwanga, was arrested and imprisoned. As the oldest son, Charles immediately baptize and teach them about the teachings of the Christian faith. He is encouraging them to accept any consequences of the worst. Their faith is unwavering and they are willing to undergo the punishment inflicted upon them burn. On May 26, 1886, the king found, some of his servants had become Catholic. He called Denis Sebuggwawo to ask whether he taught the Catholic religion to the other palace servants. Denis answered yes. King was immediately grabbed his sword and stuck it down her throat with a vicious young man. Then, the king called on that no one is allowed to leave the palace. In the hidden room, Carolus Lwanga secretly baptized four palace servants. One of them is St. Kizito, a cheerful and generous youth who was only thirteen years old. He is the youngest in their group. Carolus Lwanga had often saved from the evil king's lust. Carolus was killed along with 22 of his friends to defend the Christian faith. They believe that God will give them a reward in heaven is far more happy. Most of the twenty two Uganda martyrs who have declared holy, died on June 3, 1886. They were forced to walk 37 miles away (± 60 km) to the place of death execution. After several days in jail, they were thrown into the flames. Seventeen of the martyrs are the servants of the palace. One of the teenagers who died because of killed was St. Mbaga. His father himself who served as his executioner on that day. Another martyr, St.Andrew Kagwa, died on January 27, 1887. St. Carolus Lwanga including one of the twenty-two martyrs who proclaimed a saint by Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) in 1964. Feast Warning: 3 June.
Gregory was born in Asia Minor, in 330 from a religious family. Family life is inspired by their Christian life. Not surprising if he, his mother, and her siblings also declared a saint by the Church.Gregory Nazianzen experience a period of education. After completing basic education, he continued studying at Caesarea-Cappadocia, Alexandria, and Athens. This helps him develop his ideas.In Athens, Gregory had a friend named Basil, who became known as Basil the Great. Together with Basil, he retreated in a monastery in Pontus. He wanted to live in silence.However, it was not his vocation. God shows the way for him through his father who disagree with his choice. His father urged him back to his native region. Some time later, he decided to become a priest. Even the end, he became Archbishop of Constantinople at the age of 50 years. This is the beginning of his great work.When a bishop, he witnessed the living situation of people of faith are pathetic. At that time, appeared the heresy of Arianism. This doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit and the Son is not a unity with God, but God's creation. This teaching could make a schism in the Church. Bishop Gregory tried to resolve this matter.He also founded a church emergency, because places of worship in the diocese already mastered the group Arianism. Emergency church is called "Anastasis" which means awakening.Arians would oppose it. Gregory who obey the teachings of the Church deal with interference and resistance from groups of Arianism with patience and calmness. "We must confront them (the Arians) with the sweet tact and patience of a high order to beat them," he told the congregation.Aware of the ability of his mind, Bishop Gregory utilize intellect in defending the faith. He has written and taught in cities that became centers of culture and science. He taught the true faithOf course this further sharpen the resistance group Arianism. Moreover, many people who return to teaching Arianis true faith thanks to Gregory's thought. Gregory succeeded in using the power of thought to defend the truths of faith.Finally, more and more people return to true doctrine. As a result, he was trying to kill a young man, agents of the Arians. Surprisingly, youths who want to kill it even changed when he realized that what he wanted to kill was a devout. He knelt down and admitted his evil intentions. It's God's gift to those who proclaim the truth.After his father died, Gregory fulfill his desire to live in the hermitage, where he could find solitude. He returned to Nazianzen, a more tranquil and quiet compared to Constantinople. However, Gregory did not forget the call of his life, that proclaim with his thoughts.In Nazianzen, Gregory still taught and wrote many books teaching the faith. From his writings, we know of Gregory as a theologian and philosopher wise. Life as an intellectual Gregory lived until his death.Gregory died in 390. The Church gave him the title of the Holy. He is regarded as a Doctor of the Church. He did not waste the gift that has been gotten.
Nonius Alvares Pereira, Nuno fondly called, was born in Portugal on June 24, 1360 from the couple and Dona Irene Dorn Alvaro Goncalves. His father, a soldier brave, attentive to others, generous, and gracious.While Dona Irene foster son become a religious person. They educate Nuno order later to become a good Christian believers. Nuno life in the days of war between Portugal and Gastila. This situation is forming his own to become a fighter for his people. At age 13, he first received military duty, that is stalking the enemy forces. At the age of 16 years, Nuno married to Dona Eleanor. But the marriage only lasted 12 years, because Dona Eleanor died. At that time, 28-year-old Nuno. They have three children, two boys and one girl. Both sons died as a child.The soul who inherited his father's patriotism truly be hers. He became one of the tough defenders of their nation. He holds a very important role in his country won independence from colonialism. He fought not just by relying on muscle and weapons, but also faith. Before the war, Nuno always invite the soldiers to pray, ask God's help and protection of the Virgin Mary. He also always tried to attend daily Mass and Holy Communion prior to running the task. He is convinced, with receive his body, he obtained the power to run the task.In the fight Nuno really gave herself to the power of God. Therefore, in every success, he always give thanks to God and the Blessed Mother. This was done because he believes that every success is nothing but thanks to the intervention of God and the protection of Mary.Persistence pray, love in the Eucharist, and devotion to Mary is the fruit of education within the family in his childhood that formed his personality.Jesus expressed his love into action, namely to love the poor. He saw that war always takes a lot of victims and raises poverty. The suffering of his people has opened eyes and hearts Nuno to strive earnestly for the poor.Those small, poor, weak, helpless, hungry, depressed and his soul has always existed since the beginning until now. To them Jesus is coming. Nuno imitate Jesus' actions, and even did it long before he became a monk.Although only 28 years old and had abandoned his wife for ever, he rejected pressure to get married again. He is still living as a widower military. For more than 30 years he was involved in the construction of churches, papel, and monasteries.In 1415, his only daughter, married with a young Beatriks. At that time, 55-year-old Nuno. After this marriage, he began thinking about his future, because his daughter has become the responsibility of her husband.In 1423, Nuno decided to become brothers. He received the Order of Caramel in Lisbon, with the name of Brother Nuno monastery of Santa Maria. The task which he received from her order is to take care of poor people who come to the monastery to ask for food. He did this task with great love until the end of his life.On Good Friday, he fell ill. And on 1 April 1431, Brother Nuno home to his Father's house. Although only eight years of monastic life, Brother Nuno further perfect himself in the spirituality of Caramel. He said, in the eyes of Allah there is no duty or a lowly job. Everything is precious.On July 3, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI signed two decrees related Nuno heroic virtue and the authenticity of miracles of healing Guillermina de Jesús, a blind woman in Portugal. On 26 April 2009, in a festive ceremony in the square of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI canonized a Saint of Brother Nuno.
Peter Chanel was born near Belley, France in 1803. Since age seven, he was shepherding the flock of his father. Though poor, he was a child who is intelligent and pious. On one day, a kindly parish priest who met him. The priest was so impressed with the personal Chanel until he asked permission from her parents for permission to educate the child. Hearing this, how happy his parents. They were grateful that their children can receive education in schools. They handed it to the priest that his son good-hearted.At school, Chanel studies hard. Teacher admired his diligence and his friends. Brain intelligence honed. Over time the intention of his heart grew to become priests. He finally dared to enter the seminary. He also accepted. Education at the seminary went through without any difficulty. In addition to smart, Chanel is also known as a religious person. He was diligent in prayer and reading spiritual books.After his ordination as a priest, Father Chanel was assigned to a parish, where there are few Catholics who still live the faith. Father Chanel was a woman of prayer. He was kind and gentle to everyone. In just three years, major changes in the parish. Many people return to love Jesus and his Church with all my heart.At one point, his heart is not calm. He really wanted to be a missionary. Finally he decided to join the Fellowship Congregation of Our Lady (Missionaries, Missionaries of Mary). He hoped that the congregation sent him preach the gospel to those who still do not believe in Christ. A few years later his wish came true. In 1837 he shared a number of missionary Mary was sent to the Pacific Islands (Pacific). Father Chanel and a brother stationed in the island of Futuna. Arriving at Futuna, he learned the language and local customs so you can easily communicate with the locals. His attempt was unsuccessful. He can draw the attention of many residents there. Residents are happy to listen to the sermon Father Chanel. "This guy loves us," said one resident, "and he himself practice what he taught us."The success of Father Chanel unpopular with local leaders. They strongly opposed the proclamation that made Father Channel. Musumusu, one Futuna chieftain, became jealous of the success of it. He conducted the arrest and persecution action against those who follow the Christian faith. When his own son was baptized, he became very angry. In fact, he plans to kill the priest. He sent a squad of soldiers with an excuse to treat wounds the priest who happened to be injured.The priest welcomed them warmly. But caught off guard, they beat Father Chanel with clubs to death. While lay dying, Father Chanel just said, "I'm fine." Peter Chanel was killed on April 28, 1841. With their secretly buried the Father Chanel. They hope, with the death of the priest, also ended all activities spread the Christian faith. But God's plan for another. Calculation they missed because of the death of the priest would encourage Christians to defend his faith. Lapse of three years after the death of Father Chanel, the entire population of the island of Futuna has become a Christian. Similarly Musumusu also provide self-baptized to believe in Christ.Louis Peter Chanel became the first martyr of the Congregation of Our Lady. In fact, he also set as the first martyr in the Pacific. Pope Pius XII declared a saint in 1954. Church commemorate each April 28.
