Hall of Heroes

Saint Peter Armengol: Hero of Confidence

By TFP Student Action   
Saint Peter Armengol: Hero of ConfidenceHe never lost hope, even when everything seemed lost.

Saint Peter Armengol is a model of confidence. His life inspires everyone who, amid the crisis of the modern world, needs special graces from Our Lady to remain completely faithful.
 

Fr. Emil Kapaun: The Good Thief

By Lawrence P. Grayson   
Fr. Emil KapaunOn Easter morning, March 25, 1951, the Catholic priest mounted the steps of a partially destroyed church, and turned to face his congregation, some 60 men – gaunt, foul-smelling, in tattered clothing.  Fr. Emil Kapaun raised a small, homemade, wooden cross to begin a prayer service, led the men in the Rosary, heard the confessions of the Catholics, and performed a Baptism.  Then, he wept because there was no bread or wine to consecrate so that the men could receive the Eucharist.  
 

A True Catholic President

By José Maria dos Santos   

Catholic president Garcia MorenoMortally wounded, Garcia Moreno cried out "God does not die!"

This stalwart Catholic president of uncompromising principles was slain by the enemies of the Faith because of his consistent courage in defense of the Church and Papacy.

 

Father Capodanno: Beyond the Call of Duty

By John Horvat   
Fr. Vincent CapodannoAlthough wounded three times, Fr. Capodanno refused to be medi-vacked. Like a ray of hope in the midst of the storm, he went up and down the line caring for the wounded and anointing the dying.


Fr. Capodanno received the Medal of Honor for his heroic and gallant conduct on the battlefield, and his inspiring example under enemy fire.  Read how it happened.

 

The Stunning Story of Blessed Jose

By TFP Student Action   
Blessed Jose Sanchez del RioThe commander ordered the soldiers to bayonet Jose.  They pierced his body.   But with every stab he only shouted louder and louder: "Viva Cristo Rey!"  The commander was so enraged that he pulled out his pistol and executed the young hero on the spot.  There was no trial.  Read this inspiring story.
 
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