Listen "The Life of St. Jerome Hermosilla"
Episode Synopsis
Step into the dramatic true story of St. Jerome Hermosilla, a humble boy from the hills of Spain who grew up to become a Dominican bishop and missionary in 19th-century Vietnam. Smuggled across oceans and jungles, disguised from imperial soldiers, and hunted for preaching the Gospel, he lived as a fugitive shepherd to thousands of hidden Catholics. In this powerful episode, you’ll hear vivid scenes of his secret Masses in bamboo huts, his mystical experiences in prayer, the fierce persecutions under Emperor Tự Đức, and his unshakable courage when finally captured and sentenced to death.Far from legend, this is a gripping account drawn from historical letters, eyewitness testimonies, and trial records — a story of danger, faith, and unbreakable hope. Discover how Hermosilla’s life and martyrdom on November 1, 1861 continue to inspire Catholics around the world, especially the faithful in Vietnam who still honor him today.If you’re drawn to stories of missionary zeal, heroic virtue, and the ultimate triumph of faith over fear, this episode will leave you deeply moved — and remind you why the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
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