Publisher's Synopsis
This text is a monument to those for whom Jesus' words have a special meaning - "Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" (Matthew 10.39) - those individuals that became martyrs. The prayers contained in this book are designed to provide a source of challenge and encouragement for the reader. Included are prayers by Ignatius of Antioch, Thomas Becket, Sir Thomas More, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Oscar Romero and many others. Brief annotations describe the circumstances of each person whose prayer is included.
