Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs

Memorial

French Jesuit missionaries and lay companions martyred in North America in the 1640s; the North American Martyrs.

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

“So Pilate then took Jesus and flogged him.”John 19:1

Pilate has Jesus scourged. The innocent Lamb of God bears the blows in silence, offering His suffering for our sins.

Fruit of the mystery: Purity · mortification

A prayer with Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues

Lord Jesus, you gave Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, make me steadfast in faith and unafraid to follow you. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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This day’s five mysteries (Sorrowful Mysteries)

The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

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