Faith Unshaken: The Story of Three Carmelite Martyrs

These three blesseds — Teresa of the Child Jesus and of Saint John of the Cross, María Pilar of Saint Francis Borgia, and María Ángeles of Saint Joseph — are known as “the three lilies” of Carmel. Their story is not just a memory of the past, but an invitation to reflect on the strength that God gives to those who trust in Him.

The documentary, airing on HM Televisión, seeks to recover the memory of these women and present them as models of holiness, love, forgiveness, and fidelity. In the midst of suffering, they repeated with hope: “I fear nothing. You go with me,” a phrase that gives the documentary its title.

Who Were These Martyrs?

Blessed Teresa of the Child Jesus entered the Monastery of Saint Joseph in Guadalajara on May 2, 1925. Her religious life was brief but intense: only eleven years later, in 1936, she was martyred along with her sisters in community.

Together with her, the blesseds María Pilar and María Ángeles shared the same fate. The three were arrested and killed out of hatred for the faith, becoming the first beatified victims of the 20th-century religious persecution in Spain.

Their courage did not go unnoticed. In 2015, Pope Francis beatified them, recognizing their martyrdom and their testimony of total surrender to God. Today, their example lives on, reminding us that faith can overcome any trial.

Lessons of Faith and Hope

The story of these Carmelites teaches us that trust in God is stronger than fear. In the midst of persecution, they did not hesitate to proclaim their faith, even knowing it would cost them their lives.

The documentary “You Go with Me” not only recounts historical events but also invites viewers to ask themselves: Am I willing to follow Christ to the very end? It is a question that resonates in a world where faith is often challenged.

As Scripture says in Romans 8:38-39 (NIV):

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

A Call to Reflection

As you watch this documentary, you might ask yourself: What does it mean for us to be faithful to God in the midst of difficulties? The Carmelite martyrs show us that faith is not just an idea, but a force that transforms life and gives us peace even in the darkest moments.

We invite you to tune in to HM Televisión on May 2 and share this story with your community. May the example of these women encourage us to live with courage and to trust that, no matter what happens, God is always with us.

To close, meditate on these words from Isaiah 43:2 (NIV):

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”