Feast of the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Guadalajara

Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Guadalajara, orate pro nobis

July 24 is the Feast of the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Guadalajara, three discalced nuns murdered by Republican forces in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War. In celebration, we’re posting a Prayer for the Canonization of the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Guadalajara. Beatified by Pope John Paul II on March 29, 1987, the Martyrs were Sr. María Pilar de San Francisco de Borja, Sr. María Ángeles de San José, and Sr. Teresa del Niño Jesús y de San Juan de la Cruz. Evviva Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Guadalajara!

Prayer for the Canonization of the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Guadalajara 

O most loving Jesus who accepted the offer that your faithful Servants Blessed Maria Pilar, Teresa and María Ángeles made of their lives, realizing the ardent desires they had to shed their blood for the triumph of your universal Reign! For the glory they gave you proclaiming your royalty and forgiving their enemies, make all hearts submit to the sweet empire of your love and that the gifts of reconciliation and peace always shine among men and in peoples. 

Grant us the canonization of the Blessed and their ardor in the fulfillment of your Holy Will and help us with the special graces that we now ask of you through their intercession. Amen.