Father Miguel Pro: Heroic Mexican Martyr

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[JMJ333]

I found the pictures of Father Pro's execution. They show what a hero he truly was.

El mártir muerto.

Although Calles had forbidden any public demonstration, the people acted in open defiance. Never had the city seen such an enormous turnout for a funeral. As the martyrs' caskets left the house, the spontaneous cry went up: "Viva Cristo Rey!" Thousands thronged the streets and balconies, throwing flowers, praying the rosary and singing. It was a triumph -a glorious witness to the heroism of the brave martyr for Christ the King.

[Siobhan]

Dear Catholic friends, you need to see the photographs of Blessed Miguel Pro's martyrdom/execution that JMJ333 posted above. I believe this is one of the few martyrdoms recorded by photography -- please correct me if I'm wrong on that bit. It is still an awesome thing to see Blessed Miguel unite himself to Christ at his last moment.

¡Viva Cristo Rey!

[JMJ333]

It took my breath away.

[Judith Anne]

In death, he appears to be almost smiling...

Thanks for the ping!

[Domestic Church]

Thank you for posting this...it will be tomorrows religion lesson.

[narses]

¡VIVA CRISTO REY!

[Siobhan]

Blessed Miguel Pro

from The Way of the Cross
World Youth Day 2002
Toronto, Canada

[american colleen]

What faith!

I've always been so humbled by reading the lives of the saints who died as martyrs, and those pictures make the life of Father Miguel Pro so much more than a story. Imagine living in a country, or in times of martrydom for the faith? We are so blessed. For as crazy as these times seem, we worship and talk about God whenever and wherever we want, without fear of persecution.

[JMJ333]

I think the persecution against us hasn't yet begun. You're correct that we feel comfortable, but I think it would be wise to pay attention of how Catholicism, and Christianity in general, is treated in our culture. Most other places in the world, Catholics are still under severe persecution. I have the sneaking suspicion that our time is coming.

[Siobhan]

Our time is near.

[JMJ333]

I pray we meet it with the same strength. We certainly have plenty of examples of courage to look to.

[Lady In Blue]

Thank you so much for this thread on Blessed Miguel Pro.I just love him! I think that someday he will be known as St.Miquel Pro, CONFESSOR!

VIVA,EL CRISTO REY!

[Salvation]

On the morning of November 23, 1927, Father Pro was led from his cell to the location of his execution. It did not matter to the police and soldiers that beyond the wall, within earshot, a man was shouting that he had in his hands a stay of execution that would free the brothers. The shouts were ignored and Father Pro was lead to his death. As he was led to death, one of the police men responsible for his capture asked for his forgiveness which Father Pro freely gave. Just minutes before he was to be executed, Father Pro asked to be able to pray as a last request. During this short amount of time, he kneeled upon the hard, uncomfortable ground, near the bullet riddled wall where he would soon be executed. In submission to God's will, he accepted his fate, stood up, stretched his arms out wide in the shape of the cross in preparation for his death. After forgiving his executors, and as the squad raised its weapons, Father Pro shouted in a clear, yet loud voice :Viva Cristo Rey!." (Which means long live Christ the king in Spanish.) With humility and bravery, Father Pro met his martyrdom.

What a story! Pray for us, St. Miguel Pro.

[Salvation]

Beatified here:
On September 25, 1988, Father Pro was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

Canonized?

[JMJ333]

Not that I know of. But he should be! We shall have to pray for it! =)

[PA Lurker]

Wonderful post old friend. I think Siobhan really nailed it with the tie-in to the Crufixtion and the World Youth Day! A great martyed priest who, I'm sure, will be cannonized by His Holiness John Paul one of these days. But please know the he will make a special trip to Mexico to cannonize Juan Diego first.

[Domestic Church]

"I have the sneaking suspicion that our time is coming."

The net is slowly tightening. Population control will be one of the horrors. The epa has something called a millenni project and it has in it a planned attack and a list of possible methods (including schism) of changing the Catholic Church position. Here's the link (very long, bookmark worthy) I found this on:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/719579/posts

[JMJ333]

Re-bump for Father Pro! Take that commies!

[JMJ333]

Re-bump for Fr. Pro's feast day and holy martyrdom.