Oct 28, 2007 / 10:53 am
After the beatification of 498 Spanish martyrs today in St. Peter’s square, the pope addressed the people in his weekly Angelus reminding them that martyrdom is not only asked of a specific few.
“Martyrdom is not an exception reserved only to a few individuals, but realistic eventuality for the whole Christian people.”
The Holy Father continued, “Those who have given the supreme witness of their blood have been men and women, young and old, from all walks of life and every position of social standing.”
We are all called to participate in the building of God’s kingdom, however “not everyone is called to face a cruel martyrdom.”