Franz Jägerstätter srer 2024 edited and introduced by John

edited and introduced by John Dear

Author of Once Upon a Time in Africa and Small Christian Communities Today

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Franz Jägerstätter srer 2024 edited and introduced by JohnAn inspiring testament of faith and courage from a modern martyr of conscience. "My dear loved ones, the hour draws ever nearer when I shall give my soul back to God" Franz Jgersttter, an Austrian farmer, devoted husband and father, and devout Catholic, was executed in 1943 for refusing to serve in the Nazi army. Before taking this stand Jgersttter had consulted both his pastor and his local bishop, who instructed him to do his duty and to obey the