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In the words of Blessed Solanus Casey, ‘Thank God ahead of time.’
During World War II, a profoundly courageous man was arrested for publishing newspaper articles that spoke out against the Nazi regime. After he had crossed their “tolerance limit” they decided to end him. He was shoved into a vehicle with other innocent Polish people who had also been arrested, and sent off to the concentration camp in Auschwitz.
On the drive out there, reality hit home, and the group was overcome with dread, fear and anguish. It was all over. They were facing grueling, torturous days of suffering. Death was at their door and they knew it. In the midst of their terror, however, this brave man began to sing songs of hope — over and over he sang Polish national songs, and sacred songs of gratitude and praise to God on high. After some time, he was joined by another voice, and then another, and another. In time, he was able to break them free from their gripping angst by giving thanks to God and making beautiful music that touched their hearts.
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During World War II, a profoundly courageous man was arrested for publishing newspaper articles that spoke out against the Nazi regime. After he had crossed their “tolerance limit” they decided to end him. He was shoved into a vehicle with other innocent Polish people who had also been arrested, and sent off to the concentration camp in Auschwitz.
On the drive out there, reality hit home, and the group was overcome with dread, fear and anguish. It was all over. They were facing grueling, torturous days of suffering. Death was at their door and they knew it. In the midst of their terror, however, this brave man began to sing songs of hope — over and over he sang Polish national songs, and sacred songs of gratitude and praise to God on high. After some time, he was joined by another voice, and then another, and another. In time, he was able to break them free from their gripping angst by giving thanks to God and making beautiful music that touched their hearts.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving Day With the Saints
In the words of Blessed Solanus Casey, ‘Thank God ahead of time.’
