To force myself to be better about blogging regularly, I have decided to take on the project of a Saint of the Week - we'll see how it works out!
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Since the school C works at is known for engineering, I thought I would begin with a Beatified Martyr, Blessed Vicente Vilar David.
Born 1889 in Valencia, Spain, he was trained as an Industrial Engineer for his family's ceramics factory. When his father passed away, he and his brothers ran the family business, and he assisted his parish priest in ministering to the community, especially to the poor and Catholic youth groups.
When priests and religious began to be persecuted in the 1930s, he sheltered them and spoke out on their behalf. Also, he was known as an advocate for social justice in fair treatment of his employees. For standing up repeatedly to the authorities, then refusing to denounce his fate, he was sentenced to death and executed by shooting on February 14, 1937.
Venerated by Blessed Pope John Paul II in 1993, Beatified 1995.
For the full story, visit:
http://saints.sqpn.com/blessed-vicente-vilar-david/
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