The Price of Faith 11122011
… WHAT YOUR CHILDREN MIGHT BE PRESERVED UNHARMED WISDOM 19:5
MY FATHER’S FAMILY left Russia in 1917
At the urging of their parish priest
“If you want to keep your children safe in the faith
Go to America!”
German-Speaking Russians
Soon afterward their 13 year old daughter
Margaret had been raised in the Church
The Family continued to trust in God
Today we honor St. Josaphat, patron of the Ukraine
He was a man who loved his country
Loved his Church even more
Speaking courageously about unity with Rome at a time of schism and division
His bold stand eventually cost him his life
St. Josaphat
Like Margaret’s family, reminds us
That trust in God
Is the only source of true safety
Readings
Gospel
Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9 * Psalm 10:2-3, 36-37, 42-43
Luke 18:1-8
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