Blessed Rutilio Grande and Companions
He proclaimed that if Jesus Christ were to come to El Salvador he would be condemned as a dangerous rabble-rouser and crucified again.
Martin Niemoeller
In later years, in light of the threat of nuclear war, Niemoeller realized that he could no longer justify any use of violence.
Antonio Valdivieso
Antonio Valdivieso, a Spanish Dominican assigned to Nicaragua, was the first bishop in the Americas to die for the cause of justice and the defense of the Indians.
Sr. Dianna Ortiz
In the face of calumnies, lies, and the threat of retaliation, she insisted on being a voice and witness for those who had no voice.
St. Scholastica by Cornelius Wittmann, OSB. Saint John’s Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota.
St. Scholastica
St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict and had an affectionate if somewhat competitive relationship with her sibling.
Blessed Justus Takayama Ukon, image courtesy of Prayer Warriors of Blessed Takayama, Manila, Philippines. Used with permission.
Blessed Justus Takayama Ukon
Justus Takayama refused to renounce his faith. He was imprisoned and sent into exile in Manila.
Mahalia Jackson, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Mahalia Jackson
She hoped her music would “break down some of the hate and fear that divide the white and black people of this country.”
St. Anthony of Egypt. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
St. Antony of Egypt
St. Antony was an early and celebrated champion of the ascetic life as well as a pioneer of Christian monasticism.
Mother Theresa Maxis, image courtesy of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, PA. Used with permission.
Mother Theresa Maxis
At nineteen she became one of the founding members of the first congregation of women religious of color in the world.
Saint André Bessette, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
St. André Bessette
Despite his lowly station, Brother André’s reputation for holiness began to grow. Eventually, huge numbers flocked to the school for his blessing.
