Mexican Martyrdom

Mexican Martyrdom is a historical account written by Wilfrid Parsons about the persecution of Catholics in Mexico during the early 20th century. The book describes the violent and oppressive tactics employed by the Mexican government to suppress the Catholic Church and its followers, including the confiscation of church property, the outlawing of religious practices, and the execution of priests and laypeople who refused to renounce their faith. Parsons recounts the stories of several martyrs who were killed for their beliefs, including the famous Cristero War, a rebellion sparked by the government's anti-Catholic policies. The book also delves into the political and social context of the time, examining the tensions between the Catholic Church and the Mexican government, as well as the influence of international forces such as the United States. Mexican Martyrdom provides a comprehensive and detailed look at a little-known period of Mexican history, shedding light on the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for their religious freedom.This book is an attempt to illustrate by a recital of facts the nature of a struggle that has gone on in a neighboring country. It is not a controversial work, still less is it a work of scholarship on the Mexican situation. It is not a historical account of all Mexican events. It is designed to give the reader as vivid a picture as possible of how the Mexican people have lived during that time, particularly if they took sides with the Church in the struggle. Contents: dilemma; challenge; defiance; Father Pro; hidden shepherds; veiled heroines; three months; solution? meditation at Tepozotlan; political interlude; picking up the threads; splendor before the storm; catacombs; deadlock; rivalry; kaleidoscope; doom and verdict; decency says farewell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.