Feast Day of Bd. Franz Jagerstatter, Austrian peasant, devout Catholic, who was beheaded by the Nazis on August 9, 1943 for refusing to serve in Hitler's army. He believed Nazis were a satanic movement, and taking oath to Hitler would be a mortal sin. bit.ly/2ICqR0j

May 21, 2018 · 12:54 PM UTC

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He had a dream of a shiny train--everyone was clamoring to climb on. The conductor said "This train is bound for hell." He realized it represented the Nazi cause. When you know the destination of such a train, he said, it is your duty to jump off--even at the cost of your life
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
We could certainly use the intercession of a saint like this today here in the USA!
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @hans_zollner
God bless those who have suffered for their faith.
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
Standing up to to evil can be very hard, most people will sell out for money, few will go all the way to martyrdom.
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
gave me chills
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