25th Anniversary of the Beatification of Juan María de la Cruz, SCJ
We celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beatification of the Dehonian religious Juan María de la Cruz. Pope John Paul II beatified him in Rome on March 11, 2001, with 232 Spanish martyrs, for giving his life for Jesus Christ.
We remember Fr. Juan María de la Cruz, patron of Dehonian vocations, as a tireless seeker of God’s will who did not compromise his deepest convictions.
His life and his death are an example for everyone to follow.
Blessed Juan María de la Cruz (Mariano García Méndez), the first martyr of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians), is known for his profound spirituality of reparation and devotion. Although his life was a witness of silence and sacrifice, there remains an offering prayer that perfectly summarizes his charism and his readiness for martyrdom. This prayer reflects his union with the Heart of Jesus.
Download the prayer:
📍en_ Prayer of Thanksgiving JMC
📍es_Oración de Acción de gracias JMC
📍fr_Prière d’action de grâce JMC
📍it_ Preghiera di ringraziamento JMC
📍pt_pt_Oração de ação de graças JMC
