Summary of the Text:
This text reports on the beatification of Raymond Cayré, Gérard-Martin Cendrier, roger Vallé, Jean Mestre, and 46 companions – martyrs who served french workers performing Compulsory Work service (STO) in Germany during the Nazi occupation (1944-1945).
Key points:
* Who they were: These individuals were a mix of priests, seminarians, and lay people who volunteered too provide spiritual and moral support to French workers deported to Germany.
* Their service: They offered religious guidance and comfort to the 1.5 million French workers who were cut off from religious support due to restrictions placed on German priests.
* Their fate: They were killed “in hatred of the faith” by the Nazis.
* Their impact: Despite the horrific conditions of the Nazi camps,they created “oases of paradise” by offering hope,courage,and a sense of God’s love to those suffering.
* Their example: The beatification serves as a reminder of the power of faith, service, and unwavering love in the face of immense evil. They exemplified following Jesus as authentic disciples.
The text emphasizes their selfless dedication and the profound impact they had on the lives of those they served, even in the darkest of times.
