"The salvation of the just comes from the Lord. He is their helper in time of trial."
(Ps 36:39)
(Ps 36:39)
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| Blessed Methodius, Martyr. |
Blessed Methodius was born in Frydlant (Czech Republic) in 1886. After ordination in 1910, he spent the early years of his ministry as a parish missioner. He was nominated first Vice-Provincial of the Greek Catholic vice-province of Michalovce in 1946. On the night of 13-14 April, 1950, all religious communities were suppressed by the Czech government. Fr. Methodius was arrested, tortured and condemned to twelve years imprisonment. He was put in solitary confinement for singing a Christmas carol, and in those harsh conditions, he contracted tuberculosis. He died 23 March, 1959 and was beatified by his Holiness Pope John Paul II, in 2001.
Prayer
Lord our God,
you gave to Blessed Methodius your priest and martyr
outstanding bravery in the face of trials and torture.
With the help of his prayers,
may we remain faithful to the Gospel of truth
and come with him to contemplate your face for all eternity.
We make this prayer through Our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God for ever and ever.
Amen.
Gerard
J.M.J.A.
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