About this episode
This episode discusses the life and martyrdom of John O’Kelly, a priest from Connaught who died for his faith in 1601.
(From Broudin’s Propugnaculum, p. 469) THIS priest was a native of Connaught, and of noble birth. Having overcome various torments in defence of the Catholic faith, broken down by the noisomeness and hardships of the prison in which he was confined in the company of robbers, he gave up his soul to God on May 15th, 1601 Please pray for final perseverance for all of us! May the martyrs of old inspire us all.
People in this episode
Host: Manus Mac Meanmain
Topics covered
- Catholic faith
- martyrdom
- historical figures
- religious persecution
- spiritual inspiration
Keywords
- John O’Kelly
- Catholic martyr
- Connaught
- 1601
- religious persecution
- spirituality
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Connaught
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