Friday – 24th Week of Ordinary Time B – Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate the Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, who was a priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and their companions, while simultaneously honouring not just their valiant faith but also the profound significance of their lives and deaths. These brave souls represent a pivotal chapter in the history of the Catholic Church in Korea, a narrative marked by steadfast witnesses to the resurrection of Christ, echoing the powerful messages we receive in our readings today.