Martyred for his refusal to deny Christ, 14-year-old St. José Sánchez del Rio (feast day: Feb. 10) was a member of the Cristeros, a group of landowners, ranchers, and sharecroppers who revolted against the anti-Catholic government of Mexico in the 1920s. The first article in a new series on saints and future saints from Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
The mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (celebrated on Feb. 2, 40 days after Christmas) is a mystery of hidden glory. We cannot fathom every mystery at once; understanding is a part of the interior life that often comes gradually. This includes understanding the hidden glory of the consecrated life, which we also celebrate on Feb. 2.