In the eyes of the world they suffered pain, but God was testing them and found them worthy.
Father, You consecrated the first beginnings of the faith in North America by the preaching and martyrdom of Saints John and Isaac and their companions. By the help of their prayers may the Christian faith continue to grow throughout the world.
These 8 Jesuits were martyred in North America between 1642 and 1649 after being tortured. Three were tomahawked at Auriesville, NY and five died in Canada. Six were priests and two were donnés. May we be renewed in faith in Christ through His witnesses:
St. John de Brébeuf
St. Isaac Jogues
St. Gabriel Lalemant
St. Anthony Daniel
St. Charles Garnier
St. Noël Chabanel
St. René Goupil
St. John de la Lande