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Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions: Like Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, S.J., Cristóbal and his 24 companion martyrs lived under a very anti-Catholic government in Mexico, one determined to weaken the Catholic faith of its people. Churches, schools and seminaries were closed; foreign clergy were expelled. Cristóbal established a clandestine seminary at Totatiche, Jalisco. Magallanes and the other priests were forced to minister secretly to Catholics during the presidency of Plutarco Calles (1924-28).
<p>All of these martyrs except three were diocesan priests. David, Manuel and Salvador were laymen who died with their parish priest, Luis Batis. All of these martyrs belonged to the Cristero movement, pledging their allegiance to Christ and to the Church that he established to spread the Good News in society—even if Mexico's leaders once made it a crime to receive Baptism or celebrate the Mass. </p><p>These martyrs did not die as a single group but in eight Mexican states, with Jalisco and Zacatecas having the largest number. They were beatified in 1992 and canonized eight years later.</p>

The Creator of all creation is totally perfect and totally holy. Taking His name in vain doesn’t make God any less holy, but it does make His <i>name </i>less holy in the eyes of the world.

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CATHOLIC GREETINGS

	Birthday
	May God bless you today with joyful surprises as we remember the day He brought you to life.

	Seventh Sunday of Easter
	The Easter season officially ends one week from today, but that’s no reason to stop rejoicing!

	Armed Forces Day
	Lord God, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces with courage, hope and strength.

	Easter Season
	The Easter season officially ends one week from Sunday, but that’s no reason to stop rejoicing!

	Ascension of the Lord
	Many begin a pre-Pentecost novena to the Holy Spirit with the observance of today’s feast.

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