Product Overview
José Sánchez del Rio and his friend Trino were young teenagers when the Cristero War broke out in their hometown of Sahuayo, Mexico. This exciting tale follows José through his struggles as the violence escalated, his momentous decision to join the Cristeros in 1927, and his role in the campaign for religious freedom. Captured by government forces, José refused to deny his faith in exchange for his life. While being tortured and forced to march to his grave, he cried out, "Viva Cristo Rey!" (Long live Christ the King!),
Inspired by this young martyr to become a priest, the author spent ten years researching and writing his story. The result is a riveting account of a young man's bravery and passion for God. Drawing on all existing sources, including never-before-seen documents from the Vatican and the Mexican government, Saint José plunges the reader into a country at war, not over territory, but over the right to worship God freely.
Canonized in 2016 by Pope Francis, Saint José is one of the newest and youngest saints of the Catholic Church and an inspiration to people of all ages. He shows us that our faith is worth fighting and dying for. His example is a powerful catalyst for young people today.
Paperback
180 pages
8" x 5.25"
