Blessed Titus Brandsma
1881-1942
Memorial - July 27th
In times of trial and suffering, let us take courage from the example of Blessed Titus Brandsma who remained faithful through the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp. He found his consolation in Jesus.
Below is a prayer composed by him in his cell shortly before his death.
Before a Picture of Jesus in My Cell
A new awareness of Thy love
Encompasses my heart: Sweet Jesus, I in
Thee and Thou
In me shall never part.
No grief shall fall my way but I
Shall see Thy grief-filled eyes;
The lonely way that Thou once walked
Has made me sorrow-wise.
All trouble is a white-lit joy
That lights my darkest day;
Thy love has turned to brightest light
This night-like way.
If I have Thee alone, The hours will bless
With still, cold hands of love
My utter loneliness.
Stay with me, Jesus, only stay;
I shall not fear -
If, reaching out my hand,
I feel Thee near.
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