The Good Word

Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs, Karl Esker, C.Ss.R. 20.09.2022 4:25 ↓

In the middle of the 19th century, tens of thousands of Christians were martyred in Korea. A few were priests, some were catechists, but most were simply believers and families of believers. They profoundly believed Jesus’ words in the gospel today: “My mother and my brothers  are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” They heard the word of God, lived it daily, and surrendered their lives...