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CONDEMNED
TO DEATH
When
St. Peter Claver used to visit prisoners condemned to death, he would first
embrace him in silence. Then he would take out his crucifix and prepare the
poor man thus: "My brother, the day of your death is approaching, take
heart. . ." Then he would prepare the prisoner for confession. When he
was through, he would leave him a book in preparation for death. But, above
all, he would leave behind a girdle with sharp points and a scourge,
saying: "Scourge yourself, suffer now, my brother, now that you can
gain merit that you may escape eternal suffering."
(02-18-03)
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