Mexican Martyrdom

By Wilfrid Parsons and REV Fr Wilfrid Parsons Sis

Book Overview

Mexican Martyrdom by Wilfrid Parsons is a historical account of the religious persecution and martyrdom of Catholics in Mexico during the early 20th century. The book covers the period from the Mexican Revolution of 1910 to the Cristero War of 1926-1929, during which the Mexican government sought to suppress the Catholic Church and its influence on society. The book describes the lives and deaths of several notable Catholic figures, including priests, nuns, and laypeople, who were persecuted and martyred for their faith. It also explores the political and social context of the time, including the anti-clerical policies of the Mexican government and the resistance of the Cristero rebels. Mexican Martyrdom is a detailed and well-researched account of a little-known chapter in Mexican history, shedding light on the struggles and sacrifices of the Catholic Church and its followers in the face of persecution and oppression.This book is an attempt to illustrate by a recital of facts the nature of a struggle that has gone on in a neighboring country. It is not a controversial work, still less is it a work of scholarship on the Mexican situation. It is not a historical account of all Mexican events. It is designed to give the reader as vivid a picture as possible of how the Mexican people have lived during that time, particularly if they took sides with the Church in the struggle. Contents: dilemma; challenge; defiance; Father Pro; hidden shepherds; veiled heroines; three months; solution? meditation at Tepozotlan; political interlude; picking up the threads; splendor before the storm; catacombs; deadlock; rivalry; kaleidoscope; doom and verdict; decency says farewell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169317936
• ISBN13: 9781169317932
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"