“Viva Cristo Rey” = “Long live Christ the King”
14 year-old José Sánchez del Río was marytred on Feb. 10, 1928. He was canonized (proclaimed a “Saint”) on October 16, 2016 by Pope Francis. 80,000 people attended his canonization.
José’s final letter to his mother:
“Cotija, Mich., Monday, February 6.1928.
“My dear mother:
“I was taken prisoner in combat today. I believe that I am going to die very shortly, but it does not matter, mamá. Resign yourself to the will of God. I die happy, because I die in the ranks of Our Lord.
"Do not be distressed about my death, which is my only worry. Tell my brothers to follow the example of their younger brother and do the will of God. Have courage and send me your blessing and my father’s.
"Give my greetings to all for the last time and receive the heart of your son who loves you and wanted to see you before dying.
“José Sánchez del Río.”
14 year-old José Sánchez del Río was marytred on Feb. 10, 1928. He was canonized (proclaimed a “Saint”) on October 16, 2016 by Pope Francis. 80,000 people attended his canonization.
José’s final letter to his mother:
“Cotija, Mich., Monday, February 6.1928.
“My dear mother:
“I was taken prisoner in combat today. I believe that I am going to die very shortly, but it does not matter, mamá. Resign yourself to the will of God. I die happy, because I die in the ranks of Our Lord.
"Do not be distressed about my death, which is my only worry. Tell my brothers to follow the example of their younger brother and do the will of God. Have courage and send me your blessing and my father’s.
"Give my greetings to all for the last time and receive the heart of your son who loves you and wanted to see you before dying.
“José Sánchez del Río.”