Paul was a Japanese Jesuit preacher. He lived during a time when Christianity was banned in Japan. With him were 25 other Christians, later known as the 26 Martyrs of Japan.
They were arrested in late 1596 and executed on February 5, 1597, on Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki. The execution was public and intended to suppress the Christian faith.
While on the cross, Paul Miki spoke to the crowd. He forgave those who condemned them and remained faithful until death. None of the 26 renounced their belief.
People today often lie or deny over small matters to avoid discomfort or inconvenience. Saint Paul Miki and his companions did not lie or deny their faith, even when it meant death.
Let’s keep learning the saints’ way—day by day.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
