#paul miki

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THE DESCRIPTION OF SAINT PAUL MIKI AND 26 COMPANIONS Feast Day: February 6

"I am not from the Philippines. I am a Japanese and a Jesuit Brother… Having arrived at this moment of my existence, I believe that no one of you thinks I want to hide the truth. That is why I have to declare to you that there is no other way of salvation than the one followed by Christians. Since this way teaches me to forgive my enemies and all who have offended me. I willingly forgive the king and all those who have desired my death. And I pray that they will obtain the desire of Christian baptism." -St. Paul Miki

The first martyr of Japan, Paul Miki was born to a wealthy Japanese family circa 1562 in Settsu, Osaka Prefecture in Kansai region. At a young age, he entered the Society of Jesus and preached the Gospel successfully.

The church had been implanted in Japan fifty years earlier, and counted over 200,000 Christians. In 1588, the Emperor claimed that he was 'God,' and ordered all Christian missionaries to leave the country within six months. Some of them obeyed, but Paul and many others remained secretly behind.

In 1597, Paul was discovered and arrested along with twenty-five companions. They endured tortures and derision through several towns, with their left ears cut off, before being taken to Nagasaki. After making their confession, they were fastened to their crosses, with iron collars around their necks.

Their valor and bravery were wonderful to behold. They gave thanks to God by singing Psalms 25 and repeating: 'Into your hands, Lord, I entrust my life.'

Standing in the noblest pulpit of the cross, Paul said to the people: 'I am a Japanese by birth, and a Jesuit by vocation. I am dying for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I do gladly pardon the Emperor, and all who have sought my death. I beg them to seek baptism and be Christians themselves.'

Then, four executioners unsheathed their spears and killed all of them in a short time. Their faces were serene, while they kept repeating: 'Jesus, Mary!'

On June 8, 1862, Pope Pius IX canonized him and his twenty-five companions.

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VAMP YOKO(and John) ARE BACK BABYYYY THIS TIME WITH A BONUS MCCARTNEY(not vamp as you can see)

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AFTER 11 LONG MONTHS OF WAITING. ITS FINALLY HIS CHANCE. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. MIKKSY TAKING A SHIFT ON THE PP.

carolina hurricanes @ florida panthers | 9.28.24

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ROUND 3: Paul Weller VS Lush

PAUL WELLER

LUSH

YOU CANT MAKE ME-

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Saint Paul Miki

1562 - 1597

Feast day: February 6

Patronage: Japan

St. Paulo Miki was born at Tounucumada, Japan, into a wealthy Japanese family. He was educated at the Jesuit college, joined the Jesuits in 1580, and became known for his eloquent preaching, gaining numerous converts to Catholicism.  He was crucified on February 5 with twenty-five other Catholics during the persecution of Christians under the Taiko, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ruler of Japan in the name of the emperor. He preached his last sermon from the cross. 

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (Japanese)

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A moment to remeber

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omg yay :D This is @catholic-character-tournament I'm so exciting for this. I think it would be so super cool if you did a folk saint tournament afterwards

Can I request:

St. Christina the Astonishing

St. Paul Miki (patron saint of anime <3)

St Felipe de Jesus (if you won't let our Lady of Guadalupe someone needs to rep Mexico but mom should be allowed)

St Catherine of Siena (she fought the pope)

@catholic-character-tournament SOOOO pleased to hear from you!

Folk/traditional saint tournament will probably be first!

St Christina the Astonishing, St Felipe de Jesus, and St Paul Miki have been added to the post-schism category! They will all need more votes if you want them to make the bracket though so send propaganda!

St Catherine of Siena is doing pretty well but keep voting for her!

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“Ask Christ to help you to become happy. I obey Christ. After Christ’s example I forgive my persecutors.”

- St. Paul Miki

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SAINTS OF THE DAY (February 6)

On February 6, the Catholic Church honors the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki, a group of native Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries who suffered death for their faith in the year 1597.

During the 16th century, the Catholic faith reached Japan by the efforts of the Jesuit missionary Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552).

Jesuit outreach to the Japanese continued after his death and around 200,000 Japanese had entered the Church by 1587.

Religious tensions led to a period of persecution that year, during which many churches were destroyed and missionaries forced to work in secret.

But few episodes of martyrdom took place during this time, and within a decade, 100,000 more Japanese became Catholic despite the restrictions.

During 1593, Franciscan missionaries came to Japan from the Philippines by order of Spain's King Philip II.

These new arrivals gave themselves zealously to the work of charity and evangelism, but their presence disturbed a delicate situation between the Church and Japanese authorities.

Suspicion against Catholic missionaries grew when a Spanish ship was seized off the Japanese coast and found to be carrying artillery.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a powerful imperial minister, responded by sentencing 26 Catholics to death.

The group was comprised of three native Jesuits, six foreign Franciscans, and several lay Catholics including some children.

Sentenced to die by crucifixion and lancing, they first marched 600 miles to the city of Nagasaki.

During the journey, they underwent public torture meant to terrorize other Japanese believers in Christ.

But all of the 26 held out courageously, even singing the hymn of praise “Te Deum” when they arrived at the hill where they would be crucified.

Three of the best-known martyrs of Nagaki are Saints Paul Miki, John of Goto, and James Kisai.

Though none were priests, all were associated with the Jesuits: Miki was training for the priesthood, Kisai was a lay brother, and John of Goto was a catechist preparing to enter the order.

Paul Miki offered an especially strong witness to his faith during the group's month-long march to Nagasaki, as he joined one of the captive Franciscan priests in preaching to the crowds who came to mock the prisoners.

The son of a wealthy military leader, Miki was born in 1562 and entered the Church along with the rest of his family.

He joined the Jesuits as a young man and helped many Buddhists to embrace Christianity.

His last act of evangelism took place as he hung on his cross, preaching to the crowds.

“The only reason for my being killed is that I have taught the doctrine of Christ,” he announced. “I thank God it is for this reason that I die. I believe that I am telling the truth before I die.”

“After Christ's example, I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful rain.”

St. Paul Miki and his 25 companions were stabbed to death with lances on 5 February 1597, at the site that became known as “Martyrs' Hill.”

The Martyrs of Nagasaki were beatified by Pope Urban VIII on 14 September 1627 and canonized by Pope Pius IX on 8 June 1862.

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the “trans people choosing japanese names for themselves” drama literally doesn’t affect me because i know like 3 different catholic women named Akita and 2 others named Miki. like i don’t think it’s as big of a deal as y’all are making it out to be.

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Billy, Ringo and my old pony John design bc ribs reminded me of him

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you can absolutely tell at what point mikksy thought of something funny to say to make our beat giggle

very cautiously making eye contact with the beat to gauge the room before he lets out the riot that is "easier for the coaches i guess" like oh baby how long have you been thinking about that one? how long were you like i have to make the beat laugh to ease my own nerves? they have to know youre such a delight to be around

Training Camp 24 | 10.2.24 (x)

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Today’s Reflection:

In the story of Snow White, if you recall there is a mirror and its purpose is to answer any question with complete truth, and for the wicked queen, she wants to be the fairest in the land. However, beauty goes deeper than outward appearances and at her core she was not fair at all but rather conceded, and as such a hypocrite. This plays well with our gospel when Jesus calls out the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, for they twisted the function of the law from its original purpose to suit their inner intentions, for they went out of their way to appear holy when they were not holy at all. Therefor Jesus makes it clear that one’s core must contain mercy and respect, which is the essence of the law, and if it is, then we are not far from God.

Today’s Spiritual Links for February 06, 2024

National Eucharistic Review Today’s Mas Readings Today’s Reflection Rosary Liturgy of the Hours New American Bible Non-Scriptural Reading Prime Matters

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Zestig jaar geleden: The Beatles nemen een nummer van Mikis Theodorakis op

Het is vandaag zestig jaar geleden dat The Beatles zowaar een nummer van Mikis Theodorakis opnamen. Dat gebeurde in de BBC-studios. Continue reading Untitled

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Saint Paul Miki 1562 - 1597 Feast day: February 6 Patronage: Japan

St. Paul Miki was born at Tounucumada, Japan, into a wealthy Japanese family. He was educated at the Jesuit college, joined the Jesuits in 1580, and became known for his eloquent preaching, gaining numerous converts to Catholicism.  He was crucified on February 5 with twenty-five other Catholics during the persecution of Christians under the Taiko, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ruler of Japan in the name of the emperor. He preached his last sermon from the cross. {website}