ST JOHN ROBERTS, PRIEST AND MARTYR

ST JOHN ROBERTS, PRIEST AND MARTYR - 10 DECEMBER

SAINT JOHN ROBERTS, PRIEST AND MARTYR

⬅️ The Holy Martyrs of England and Wales

Saint John Roberts, born in Trawsfynydd, Wales, first entered the English College at Valladolid in 1598, and, after a year there, made his novitiate at the great Abbey of St Martin at Compostella. His studies completed he was ordained, and set out for England at the end of 1602.

HE HAD A GOVERNMENT SPY ON HIS CASE

Having a spy on his case, he was, over the space of several years, banished, and re-entered England, time and time again. During his undercover spells in England, he ministered to the plague-stricken faithful in London. On December 2, 1610, he was arrested while celebrating Holy Mass. He was taken to Newgate in his vestments. He was found guilty of being a Catholic priest and hung, drawn and quartered on December 10, 1610, at Tyburn.

PRAYER:

Almighty and eternal God,

you gave to blessed John

wisdom in defending the Catholic faith and courage in facing a martyr's death:

listen to our prayers

and send us an ever greater harvest

of faith, hope and love.

Through our Lord...

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