July 12, 2026
— Wikipedia (after Rochemonteix and Pfister) · Source: Wikipedia, "Jean Joseph Marie Amiot", section "Later life and death"
Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Faced with the lonely yet steadfast final years of Jean Joseph Marie Amiot (Qian Deming), I deeply questioned myself: When witnessing the disintegration of the system upon which we rely and the uncertainty of our circumstances, does my faith still hold an unyielding anchor? His order suppressed, his companions dying one by one, his homeland in upheaval, he still prayed at his companions' graves, and on the last day of his life he was still celebrating Mass. We often ask God to fulfill our plans, but true life transformation, like his, is about willingly relinquishing control in utter solitude and turmoil, entrusting loved ones, the land, and the unknown tomorrow entirely to the Lord. Only by shedding worldly attachments can the "Your will be done" in the Lord's Prayer become the truest declaration in our hearts, bringing forth a steadfastness and peace that transcends circumstances.
Our loving Heavenly Father, in the face of life's impermanence and the turmoil of our circumstances, grant me the same unwavering faith as the sages of old. When earthly reliance falters, open my eyes and let me see that earthly treasures will fade, but Your promises will never waver. Lord, I entrust my family, the land I live on, and the unknown tomorrow, all that I cherish most, into Your loving hands. Take away my anxiety and desire for control, so that each day I may sincerely cry out to You: May Your Kingdom come, may Your will be done in my life and in this land, as it is done in heaven. Amen.