188 martyrs 'show the way for those who believe,' Japanese bishops (CNA)

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Rome, Nov 21, 2008 / 06:20 pm (CNA).- In a press release this week the bishops of Japan pointed out that the 188 Japanese martyrs to be beatified ?are not political militants, they did not fight against a regime that hindered religious freedom: they were men and women of profound and authentic faith, who show the way for those who believe. Their experience is an opportunity for reflection for us all.?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/catholicnewsagency/dailynews/~4/461289379

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👍 may these martyrs be an example to all of us!!!

It’s too bad that many of us (me included) flock to certain threads when they have bad news in them, but when something like this comes along there tends to be very few posts…
 
The Japanese Church is justifiably proud of these 188 men, women and children who offered their lives in witness for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These 188 martyrs have been singled out, but truly they represent thousands of other faithful Christians who gave their lives for the Gospel during the long years of persecution in Japan. The Japanese Church is a shining example of faithfulness in the midst of darkness and isolation.
 
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