Saint José Luis Sánchez del Río: Difference between revisions

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His execution was ordered by his godfather, Rafael Picazo Sánchez, a government official, adding a layer of personal tragedy to his death. Just before his execution, José received [[Holy Communion]], smuggled to him by his aunt, strengthening his resolve.<ref name="Ferreira"/> His martyrdom at the age of 14, just weeks shy of his 15th birthday, became a powerful testament to his faith and inspired Catholics across [[Mexico]] and beyond.<ref name="Wikipedia"/>
His execution was ordered by his godfather, Rafael Picazo Sánchez, a government official, adding a layer of personal tragedy to his death. Just before his execution, José received [[Holy Communion]], smuggled to him by his aunt, strengthening his resolve.<ref name="Ferreira"/> His martyrdom at the age of 14, just weeks shy of his 15th birthday, became a powerful testament to his faith and inspired Catholics across [[Mexico]] and beyond.<ref name="Wikipedia"/>


==Significant Events==
==Significant events==
* Joined the Cristero rebels as a flag bearer in 1927, despite his young age.<ref name="Wikipedia"/>
* Joined the Cristero rebels as a flag bearer in 1927, despite his young age.<ref name="Wikipedia"/>
* Gave his horse to General Prudencio Mendoza during a battle in January 1928, leading to his capture.<ref name="McKenzie"/>
* Gave his horse to General Prudencio Mendoza during a battle in January 1928, leading to his capture.<ref name="McKenzie"/>

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