Long before the atomic bomb, Nagasaki was home to a "Holy Mountain." On February 5, 1597, twenty-six men, women, and children—including St. Paul Miki and St. Peter Baptist—were led to this hill to be crucified for their faith.

In this homily, Fr. Miguel explores the heroic witness of the Japanese Martyrs and how their "slow death" on the cross mirrors the "slow death" of our own egos. How do we prepare for heroic virtue? By embracing the small, daily crosses of patience and perseverance.