Miguel pro juarez, in full miguel agustin pro juarez, blessed, born jan. To read the life of blessed miguel pro and be filled with hatred of our enemieseven the gunmen in the photos or the centurions and citizens at the cross of christwould be to do an injustice. I had not known there was a catholic persecution in mexico, wrongfully assuming its always been highly procatholic. This is the inspiring story of the famous father miguel pro who was executed in mexico in 1927 for the crime of being a catholic priest. He played cat and mouse with the authorities, using elaborate disguises until he was caught. Every member of the family will be delighted by this fastpaced true story of a modern catholic hero who proclaimed both in. Father pro went to his execution on november 23, 1927. Does our life become from day to day more painful, more oppressive, more replete with sufferings. These are the last words of blessed miguel pro as he was martyred, and they are also the words that father pro lived by all the days of his life. Blessed miguel pro miguel agustin pro juarez was the eldest son of miguel pro and josefa juarez. Nov 15, 2019 blessed miguel pro was executed during the persecution of the church in mexico in 1927.
This is the inspiring story of the famous father miguel pro who w. Miguel pro, the guy with the gun, and the king of history. A year later a revolution erupted and by 1914 the jesuits were forced to flee. Although he knew it meant sure martyrdom, he obeyed his superiors and returned to minister to his flock in the huge diocese of mexico city. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He lived in a time when catholic mexico endured violent persecution under the regime of president plutarco elias calles, a dangerous time to publically acknowledge ones catholic faith, much less enter the priesthood. Blessed miguel pro holy card our high quality laminated prayer cards are made to last with rounded corners and no sharp points. Nevertheless a well written account if a brave, funny priest whose family as a whole sounded special. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. They feature a beautiful color picture on one side and a prayer. Though she is now with the angels, a priest friend continues running her site and spreading the word of blessed miguel pro. Blessed miguel pro coloring book by pauline books and media. In 1909, twentyyearold miguel augustin pro joined the jesuits as a novice in mexico.
It was also one of the books that we used to write our holy heroes glory story about blessed miguel pro. Blessed miguel pro by ann ball overdrive rakuten overdrive. He was beatified by pope john paul ii the same day junipero serra, the apostle of california, received the title beatus. Miguelito, as his doting family called him, was, from an early age, intensely spiritual and equally intense in hi mischievousness, frequently exasperating his family with his humor and practical jokes. Blessed miguel pros life was, tragically, very short, yet very devout. Miguel pro was a real man, a man of sacrificecourageous and chivalrous in spadesa heroic priest who understood that the salvation of souls is paramount. Pro was a role model for the mexican martyrs who followed him. Want a good book about blessed miguel to read with your kids. Already by 1926, however, due to his poor health, fr. The son of a socially prominent family, pro entered the jesuit novitiate in 1911.
He sounded a real laugh whilst maintaining total fidelity to jesus. Jose ramon miguel agustin pro juarez, also known as blessed miguel pro, born january, 1891 executed november 23, 1927 was a mexican jesuit. In addition, a relic was installed at the sideaisle shrine, beneath this painting. Via texas, california, nicaragua, and spain, miguel received his seminary training en route to belgium, where he was ordained in 1925. Ann ball has 39 books on goodreads with 906 ratings. Thus began his story of heroic suffering for which he is known. He stood before the firing squad, and forgave those who were about. Olmsted that celebrated of the holy year for priests. He was born on th january, 1891 in guadalupe, mexico. Pro is now a mormon, not a catholic, because in 1986 he was. As a child, he had a daring precociouness that sometimes went too far. If life be harder, love makes it also stronger, and only this love, grounded on suffering, can carry the cross of my lord, jesus christ.
Miguelito, as he was fondly called, was from an early age, intensely spiritual and equally intense in mischievousness, frequently provoking his family with his humor and. See more ideas about persecution, blessed and catholic. You may also be interested in my activity book, celebrating blessed miguel pro. Miguel pro was executed in 1927, no one could have predicted that 52 years later the bishop of rome would visit mexico, be welcomed by its president, and celebrate openair masses before thousands of people. Every member of the family will be delighted by this fastpaced true story of a modern catholic hero. Nov 20, 2015 want a good book about blessed miguel to read with your kids. Blessed miguel pro coloring book by pauline books and. Every member of the family will be delighted by this fastpaced true story of a modern catholic hero who proclaimed both in life and death the reign of christ the king.
Miguel augustin pro died a martyr, crying out, viva cristo rey. A period in mexican history that had been conveniently and purposely forgotten by the mexican government until just recently, the 1920s saw tremendous persecution of the catholic church. As they perused books for our parish, i was intrigued by the cover of ann balls book blessed miguel pro. Jose ramon miguel agustin pro juarez, also known as blessed miguel pro, born january, 1891 executed november 23, 1927 was a mexican jesuit catholic priest executed under the presidency of plutarco elias calles on charges of bombing and attempted assassination of former mexican president alvaro obregon. Sep 28, 2011 this coloring book teaches children about the amazing life of blessed miguel pro and how he risked his life to bring god to those in need when catholicism was banned in mexico. Crafts, activities, and games pdf may look simple on the outside, but it is packed with everything a kid needs to celebrate this beloved saint. Each section begins with a short lesson about miguel pros life then features an engaging game, craft or acti. Father miguel pro was beatified by pope saint john paul ii on september 25, 1988. One of the most well known cristeros, blessed miguel pro, s. Each section begins with a short lesson about miguel pros life then features an engaging game, craft or activity. Blessed miguel pro s life was, tragically, very short, yet very devout. Miguelito, as his doting family called him, was, from an early age, intensely spiritual and equally intense in hi mischievousness, frequently exasperating his family with.
Blessed miguel pro 9780819811929 by virginia helen richards. Blessed miguel pro was a jesuit priest at a time of catholic persecution in mexico. Ann ball is a mother of two as well as a teacher of english. And because miguel pro is a favorite here, you can find some very early superrough drawings but still colorable i did of him here.
He was beatified by pope john paul ii the same day junipero serra, the apostle of california, received the title beatus but mormons say fr. Crafts, activities and games, to help children and their parents enjoy learning about blessed miguel pro. Blessed miguel pro found joy in the midst of terrible persecution and personal hardship. Blessed miguel pro makes history come alive and highlights the dramatic conflict between the church and her enemies that continues even to this day. Miguel pro was executed in 1927 by the mexican authorities because he insisted on bringing the sacraments to persecuted catholics. Born on january, 1891 in guadalupe, mexico, miguel agustin pro juarez was the eldest son of miguel pro and josefa juarez.
Miguels superiors sent him back to his homeland of mexico. This is the first part in a series of columns by bishop thomas j. That witness, when adopted in our lives, may even inspire others to similar acts of love. It teaches us that, even in times of persecution, the joy of the lord should be our strength and should permeate our entire being. Would have given it 5 stars, but would have liked more direct quotes of his letters. Because of government persecutions, he fled to california 191415. Blessed miguel pro by ann ball this book is all about blessed miguel pro, which means it is full of surprises. This coloring book teaches children about the amazing life of blessed miguel pro and how he risked his life to bring god to those in need when catholicism was banned in mexico. In reading this book, one should remember that miguel pro was only one of many mexican martyrs of his time. Usccb fact sheet ad hoc committee for religious liberty. Blessed miguel pro looks so serious in photos, its great to read of his true character.