Saint Christopher Magellanes

I was very glad to learn about the Cristero martyrs Fr Miguel Augustin Pro and Jose Sanchez del Rio, and today--thanks to the Sacred Liturgy of the Church--I was delighted to discover even more Cristero martyrs: St. Christopher Magellanes and Companions. Each martyr imitates Jesus to the fullest extent by giving his life for Christ and praying for his persecutors.

Almighty and eternal God, who made the Priest Saint Christopher Magallanes and his companions faithful to Christ the King even to the point of martyrdom, grant us, through their intercession, that, persevering in confession of the true faith, we may always hold fast to the commandments of your love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Viva Cristo Rey! Long live Christ the King and the Holy Virgin of Guadalupe!