Mucian Mary Wiaux (1841-1917) was referred to by Pope John Paul II as “the light of Belgium and the glory of his congregation.” This statement was the opposite of some of the things the bishops of Mucian’s home country were saying. They believed his life had been plain and unremarkable. He was raised by very religious parents, whose example led him to enter the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He continued the rest of his education at the college at Malonne. Although his birth name was Louis Joseph, he took on the name of the fellow martyr and missionary companion of St. Mark. Mucian became a teacher at the college and was admired for being able to encourage even the poor students to make their best efforts. He also earned a reputation for being a man of prayer and holiness. We honor him on Jan. 30.
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