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There were a million screams, when people were beaten with sticks. A million curses when they were kicked with boots.
A million pleas when people were sent to the gas chambers.
And a million prayers for revenge and retribution for each victim who left the chimneys from the ovens as smoke.
But maybe some of the tormented – strong in their faith and convinced of the Divine mercy and justice – who even in moments of severe deprivation and painful humiliation wanted to forgive their tormentors in some way. Who found strength and comfort in the words of Jesus Christ on the cross: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing".
How strong their faith must have been, that they – after being tortured, tormented and humiliated – could still pray: "Lord, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing".
How deep their conviction of the Divine mercy and justice must have been, that they – after they saw their family members disappear into the gas chambers – could still pray: "Lord, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing".
And that they did not think of themselves at such a time, but instead prayed for the poor victims: "Lord, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest".
Lux aeterna
‘Lux aeterna’ – eternal light. This section is also a prayer. A prayer from the living for the dead. A prayer that eternal light may shine for the dead.
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