Happy feast of the North American Martyrs! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, discuss the incredible story of St. Isaac Jogues, St. John De Brebeuf, and the other Jesuit missionaries who gave their lives ministering in North America. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo to share more pilgrimage sites related to St. Francis of Assisi during the 800th anniversary year of his death, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… listen live!
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Collect for the feast of the North American Martyrs
O God, who by the preaching of and blood of your sainted Martyrs, Isaac and John and their
companions, did consecrate the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America,
graciously grant that, by their intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may everywhere
and always be increased. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with
You, in the union of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and forever. Amen.
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