Archduke Christian notes:
When grandfather was 8, nun with stigmata asked for prayers for a young archduke who would become emperor
“Carl will be emperor & he will be the gift because of all of the good they have done“ - Pope Pius X
“From now on, we must help each other get to Heaven.” -Carl to his fiancée
Carl lived the virtue of magnanimity- champion for peace, tranquility, disdain for injustice, sacrifice personal interests for the purpose of achieving a greater common good
Grandparents both wore the scapular constantly, prayed the rosary regularly, & Blessed Carl consecrated his family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Zita concerned with teaching children the Catechism
“Above all, I must not complain. I must offer all [of my suffering] for so many.” -Carl
“I love you so much, we shall see each other again in the heart of Jesus.” -Carl’s last words
Empress survived Carl 67 years.
Let us not let anyone decide anything in place of children who know and love children best.
Otto refused to meet with Hitler to listen to a proposal to restore Habsburg family to power in exchange for alliance to Nazis
We all have earthly crowns, but let’s stay strong, sticking to virtue, and focusing on our heavenly crown
Don’t choose to be a part time Catholic
“The decisive duty of a Christian consists of seeking the will of God, listening to it, & following it.” -St John Paul II
“You are not made for comfort, you are made for greatness.” -Pope Benedict
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That was an amazing talk
Agreed! what an amazing speaker!
He was my favorite speaker