Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs, Karl Esker, C.Ss.R.
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 rather than renounce their faith in Jesus. What most impressed the witness of the executions was the serenity and joy with which the martyrs accepted death. Most of us will not be called to make this…
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