A revert from Protestantism back to Catholicism, John lived during dangerous times for Catholics in England. After only three years being Catholic he was discovered, arrested, and tortured for information about other traitors of the Church of England. In the face of such torture and threats he remained resolute and even displayed a cheerful attitude all the way up to his execution.&nbsp;Saint John Rigby 1570 - 1600. Feast day: June 21.Show Host: Ethan NagyEpisode 381Website: <a href="https://awakenthesaint.show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://awakenthesaint.show</a>Like our 3 minute saint stories? Check out Awaken the Word:<a href="https://awakentheword.show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://awakentheword.show</a>Spoke Street<a href="https://spokestreet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spokestreet.com/</a>Awaken Catholic<a href="https://awakencatholic.church/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://awakencatholic.church</a>Get the AWAKEN Catholic app at<a href="https://theawakenapp.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theawakenapp.io</a>

St. John Fisher: Martyred For Opposing King Henry the 8th

Learn about a Saint each day and be inspired to holiness.
 - 
https://www.awakencatholic.church
 - 
https://www.spokestreet.com