A picture is worth a thousand words. One of the things that
brought the attention of the world to the anti-Catholic
persecutions in Mexico was the distribution of the
photographs of some of the executions.
Plutarco Calles wanted the execution to
be a "big show" and had instructed his underlings to invite
representatives from all the government secretariats, the
press, and photographers. His intention was to show the
Catholics as groveling cowards.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Pro was the first to be led
out to execution. Carrying his small crucifix and his
rosary, he walked steadily across the yard.
As his last request, Miguel asked to be allowed to pray. He
knelt in front of the bullet-pocket walls and fervently
prayed briefly. He kissed his crucifix and stood.
Miguel stretched his
arms out in the form of a cross and facing the firing squad
said, "May God have mercy on you. May God bless you. Lord,
You know that I am innocent. With all my heart I forgive my
enemies."
clipped from: puffin.creighton.edu 
