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The glory of martyrs ----- a sign of rebirth
Today, June 3, as our Church commemorates the Memorial of Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs, we first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Revelation (7:9-17) entitled "A vision of great multitude of the elect". Our treasure, which follows, is from the homily at the canonization of the martyrs of Uganda by Pope Paul VI.
Owing to religious hatred, many faithful Christians were killed in Uganda by king Mwanga during the year 1885–87. Some of them had enjoyed the good graces of the king at his court, and some were even related to him.
Today, together with the whole Church, we…
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