Last March, Pope Francis announced that Bl. Jose Luis Sanchez Del Rio will be canonized on October 16, 2016, in Rome. Bl. Jose was the great uncle to Claudia De la O and Miguel Huerta Sanchez, both parishioners here at Saint Philip, and so we have a special reason to celebrate this event in our parish.
Bl. Jose was born in Sahuayo, Michoacan (Mexico) on March 28, 1913. He fought as a young boy with a group called the “Cristeros” in defense of the faith; because he would not denounce his faith, he was persecuted and killed on February 10, 1928, at the age of fifteen. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on November 20, 2005. For us, he is a constant reminder that the call to follow Christ is for all people whether young or old.
We would like to join the family in the celebration of Blessed Jose’s canonization by showing the film, For Greater Glory, which is the story of the 1920 Cristeros War. It will be shown on Wednesday, October 12 (the week before the canonization), immediately following the 6:30 PM Mass, in the Community Life Center. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Susan Sandles with any questions.