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Blessed Ulma family a “ray of light,” says Pope (Official image from beatification)

Beatyfikacja rodziny Ulmów w Markowej 10 września 2023 roku
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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 09/10/23 - updated on 09/10/24
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Following their example, let us hear the call to oppose the force of weapons with that of charity, the rhetoric of violence with the tenacity of prayer.

On the day of the beatification of the first whole family to ever be beatified, Pope Francis reflected about the newest Blesseds of the Church:

[The image is from their beatification September 10, 2023, in Poland]

He said:

Obraz beatyfikacyjny rodziny Ulmów

And following their example, let us hear the call to oppose the force of weapons with that of charity, the rhetoric of violence with the tenacity of prayer. Let us do so above all for the many countries that are suffering due to war; in a special way, let us intensify our prayer for beleaguered Ukraine. There are the flags, there, of Ukraine, which is suffering so, so much!

Aleteia has provided a number of details and reflections about this family. See it all here.

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