St. Lorenzo Ruiz - First Filipino Saint and Martyr
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Prayers to St. Lorenzo Ruiz
O MOST MERCIFUL and almighty God,
You bestowed as gift to
Lorenzo Ruiz
The strength to withstand
The overpowering forces of death
For the sake of his faith in You.
Through his prayers,
Help us to follow his example
By overcoming all life's trials
And eventually, increase
Our hope and love in You.
O St. Lorenzo Ruiz,
You brought honor to your country,
Having been a level-headed
And prudent father of the family,
A witness of Christ in your life
Until your death.
We present all our petitions
To God through your help
So that by our actions,
We may know more and love more
Jesus our Lord and Savior.
We humbly implore
Your intercession O dear
St. Lorenzo,
For the infinite glory of God
And in honor of your triumph
As a martyr of Christ
And defender of Christianity.
Amen.
Lorenzo Ruiz was born in Binondo, Manila between 1600 and 1610. The exact date of his birth is unknown since the baptismal records of the church of Binondo were destroyed. Lorenzo had a Chinese father and a Filipino mother.
During his youth, he learned Spanish from the Dominicans, whom he served as altar boy and sacristan. He was exceptionally gifted with beautiful penmanship and became a professional calligrapher, earned the title of "escribano" who transcribe baptismal, confirmation and marriage documents into the church's official books. Lorenzo was also a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary which was organized by the Dominicans in the Philippines as soon as they arrived in 1587.
In 1636, a grave crime was committed in Manila, authorities conducted a manhunt for Lorenzo because they believed he knew something about it or was himself involved in it .
When Lorenzo learned of some missionary priests leaving Manila, thinking that they were going to Macao, he sought help from his Dominican superiors who believed in his innocence, he was allowed aboard the ship, along with three Dominican priests, only when they were on the ship did Lorenzo learn that the missionaries were headed for Japan, where Catholics were suffering terrible persecutions at that time. When the boat landed at Okinawa and the group was arrested and imprisoned on basis of their Christian religion.
They were brought to Nagasaki on July 10, 1636 and subjected to torture by his Japanese captors for more than a year. They were tortured through hanging by their feet, by submerging in water until near death and by water torture. Needles were also pressed in between their finger nails and skin and they were beaten until unconscious. These methods brought some of Ruiz's companions to recant their faith.
Lorenzo went through this agonizing punishment when he refused to renounce his faith. He was told that he would be put to death if he did not renounce his faith, Lorenzo Ruiz told them, "I will never do it. I am a Catholic and happy to die for God. If I have a thousand lives to offer, I will offer them to God."
It was on September 23, 1637 that he began to undergo "hanging in the pit." After two days he died from bleeding and suffocation. His body was cremated and the ashes thrown into the sea.
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According to the documents cited to proclaim him "Blessed," his parents were devout Catholics. He was christened "Lorenzo" after a martyr during the 3rd century persecution of Christians. His surname "Ruiz" was taken from the last name of his godfather.
Lorenzo Ruiz was beatified by Pope John Paul II during the Papal visit in Manila on February 18, 1981 at Luneta Park . He was canonized on October 18, 1987 in Rome. Lorenzo Ruiz's feastday falls on September 28.
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ganda talaga ng storya niya, very inspiring! he's one of the saints na hinahangaan ko talaga, I am willing to sacrfice myself for others if I can, at gagawin ko lahat para sa kanila at kay God! I'm so happy that I won an award sa school ko noon named after him, ngayon ko lang naman ang buhay niya at maihaintulad ko rin sa kanya! be gentle, kind, compassionate and learn to make sacrifices! God is always there for you! ^___~
wow ganda !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love his story kc even thou sinasaktan sya hindi nya eegive up ang faith nya i wish all christian ay like that.
ang ganda tlaga ng life n saint lorenzo!!!!!!! mabuhay ang mga pilipino!
Ang galing mo talaga Saint San Lorenzo Ruiz!!!!
I am proud of u ST. LORENZO RUIZ your faith is only for God I hope all Filipino follow your feet....
nung nsa ospital ako,naka confine dhil naoperahan ako sa ulo,kasi my benign tumor ako..na confine ako ng almost 25 days,nung mlapit na akong lumabas,naaninagan ko nsa my ulo ko sya st.lorenzo,na my dalang kandila,akala ko nun mamamatay na ako..pero hindi,mabait nag DIYOS,binuhay nya pako hanggang ngayon dahil sa mga anak ko..ngayon mag iisang taon nko sa nov.10..kya nagpapasalamat ako sa panginoon at binigyan pa ko ng pangalawang buhay..
Im so touched,..i faced and facing many trials in life,....i will trust all to God........saint Lorenzo Ruiz please pray for us.
nice story...
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz is a real saint because he knew he will die if he choose his faith in God.He is strong and he has a strong faith to God.:):):):)
super ganda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and thanks
... Ganda to the highest level ...:)
Very nice talaga story ni St.Lorenzo Ruiz
wow!!! the first filipino saint...ttttoooootttt
His story is one of the story that Filipino people and the people who is living in abroad, should know him because of his bravery and faith in God.
B-day ko ang Feast Day niya!
Ganda ng Story at ang sinabi nya!
It really served as a lesson in life...
good,,,,better,,,,best
nice,,,,,,,story
please be proud of him.he is our first saint .he wanted to gave his life for God only.he so love him to
god so
very nice nman po .. !
gnda ang kwento ni san lorenzo ruiz , sacrifice talaga sya
Tnx
Thanks and Praise to God in the highest,i"m really bless reading the story life of the first fil.saint lorenzo ruiz.i wish to all the fil.cristian have to meditate the reading this story .
sana lahat ng tao tularan ang mga kabutihang nagawa ni St. lorenzo ruiz.
awesome! proud to be filipino!!
ang ganda ng buhay ni st.lorenzo ruiz sana marami pa tayong malaman sa kanya at sa uba pang mga saint's.......
sana kilalanin at mahalin ka o St LOrenzo Ruiz ng lahat na mga filipino at chinoy dito sa Pinas... Pati na, ng lahat ng pinoy na nasa ibang bayan...
g eh gagamitin ko sa project ko
super ganda
wow!!!!!!!!!!! It IS EnJoYABle 4 ME...........
wow
because of u we are proud to be pinoy
maraming salamat po!!!!!!!
very hopeful to god
VERY FAITHFUL TO GOD
thank you
wonderfull
it's nice!!!
a nice story,we became more prouder as a filipino!!!!!
Thank you for sacrificing your life for God.You are a real saint
you are kind because you beleive in god and sacrifice your self just for him you were the first saint in the philippines ur the best god will guide u forever
god will be with you always and god bless you forever.
and me and mia are here in st.scholasticas collage westgrove
in Sta.rosa. ^_^
why does he sacrifice for god?
ang ganda kwento niyo
Why is he a saint?
super ganda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mark 3 months ago
i love it.... i have also a strong faith in god... jejejeje.