Fr. Jordi RiveroSep 28, 2022Franz Jägerstätter- A Model for Our TimesA faithful witness to Christ when most Catholics justified their silence or cooperated with the Nazis. The striking similarities with our times, the arguments used against him, and his responses offer us invaluable lessons. Village of St. Radegund parish church where Blessed Franz is buriedMrs. Franziska Jagierstatter, Franz's widow, with their daughter during our visit, Oct 7, 2008 –Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (Victory at Lepanto).
A faithful witness to Christ when most Catholics justified their silence or cooperated with the Nazis. The striking similarities with our times, the arguments used against him, and his responses offer us invaluable lessons. Village of St. Radegund parish church where Blessed Franz is buriedMrs. Franziska Jagierstatter, Franz's widow, with their daughter during our visit, Oct 7, 2008 –Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (Victory at Lepanto).