Saint Isaac Jocques, John de Brebeuf, Priests and Companions (USA-M), “The North American Martyrs”
Dates: October 19 IJ born 1607; d.1642, 1647-9; canonized 1930
Place: from France; Jesuit missionaries to the “New World”
Importance: tortured by Iriquois and died for faith in Canada/New York area
Patron: Canada; Americas
Prayer: “O God, you consecrated the first beginnings of the faith in North America by the preaching and martyrdom of Saints John and Isaac and their companions. Through their intercession let more people everywhere respond to Good News of salvation. We ask this…Amen.”
Quotes: Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labour and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the Faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.--Jesuit novena prayer to the martyrs
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