Category Archives: Cristeros

Blessed Jose S. del Rio, Martyr

At this very moment, the Apostolic nuncio, Msgr.Christophe Pierre is in Sahuayo (the hometown of José Sánchez del Rio) Mexico, to officially close the Cause for the canonization of this martyr for the faith.  Joselito will be proclaimed a saint!  … Continue reading

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“Never has it been so easy to win heaven.”

February 10 will mark the 85th anniversary of one of the most cruel and barbaric martyrdoms to be inflicted on any of the Cristeros. It redounds to God’s greater glory that His grace sustained and enabled a mere youth, “Tarcisius” … Continue reading

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“El Catorce” of the Cristero Wars

“El Catorce” is a most interesting character, certainly someone not deemed to have been a saintly figure, but at least he fought on the right side.  May God have mercy on his soul!  Known as a fearless fighter, but also … Continue reading

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María de la Luz Camacho – Female Cristero Martyr

There is so little known of the female Cristero martyrs, that when I found this one, I wanted to translate it for you.   The original post is from Corazon Cristero on Facebook.  Here is how it reads: “María de la … Continue reading

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Cristero Priest, Martyr, Saint

Saint  José Isabel Flores Varela,           1866 – 1927 Beatified on Nov. 22,1992 Canonized May  21, 2000 Father lived a life much like Blessed M. Pro – on the run – sleeping in caves, offering Mass … Continue reading

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Notes, Continuing With the Cristeros…

I continue to be amazed with the wealth of information I have recently come across.  I want to share it all, but I realize that my first obligation is to nourish my soul and to comply with my daily duty … Continue reading

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The Flags of The Cristeros

The wording reads: “Long live Christ the King and Our Lady of Guadalupe”. << To the left is a Cristero family with the flag as depicted above. This is an image of a battle standard carried by the Cristeros.  >> … Continue reading

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Let’s Pray for the Canonization of Blessed José Luis Sánchez del Río

May 7, 2014 update: Here is the latest development.  All that’s left to do is wait.  See link to our most recent news: Blessed José Sanchez del Rio. May 15, 2013 – Please notice today’s update, below in bold. January … Continue reading

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Excerpts from Gary Potter Article – Cristeros

AngelQueen has posted a lengthy and factual account of the Cristiada as written by Gary Potter who relies heavily on the authoritative text of the historian Jean Meyer.  Below are some excerpts which I  found to be especially interesting, but … Continue reading

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Carta de Un Cristero – Letter of a Cristero

He kept the Faith! The following is my translation of a letter (source in Spanish: Mater Castissima) from the Cristero martyr José Maria Fernández, addressed to his beloved wife. It makes one reflect:  How many of us are prepared for … Continue reading

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