Today the Church honors St. John Ogilvie, a Scottish Jesuit priest who was martyred for his Catholic faith during the religious persecutions of the Reformation.

After converting from Protestantism, he returned to Scotland to secretly minister to Catholics, risking his life to celebrate the sacraments.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on courage, religious freedom, and the power of faithful witness.

📖 Scripture

Matthew 10:32

“Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“If there be here any hidden Catholics, let them pray for me.”

— St. John Ogilvie

🙏 Prayer

St. John Ogilvie, pray for us. Help us remain faithful and courageous in our witness to Christ.

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