THE GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 671, sig. 110-4520

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170/4/520 of the Church, forced to step up to the altar and to receive the sacrificial, this can certainly not be a Christian believer... SOUN "...Rendering for the direction. But this too, especially since it is appropriate in today's state of affairs, is not necessary for kings and princes and for all those who are able to stand by the Church through its protection from outside, to pray fervently so that, after making a right order, "peace as a work of righteousness" may be inspired by God's love from the dire floods of the storms of weary humanity, and that the loving Mother Church may lead a peaceful and quiet life, and in all piety and purity. One must stop before God's sake that all the rulers of the peoples want to sound wisdom, so that they never meet the terrible judgment of the Holy Spirit: "The Most High will ask questions about your works, and your thanks He will hear, because you, as Walter of his authority, have not rightly judged, have observed the statutes of righteousness, and have not walked according to the will of God. He will stand before you in a terrible and surprising way; for the harshest judgment will come upon the authorities. The little man will receive mercy, but the rulers will be greatly defeated. God does not spare any one of his rank. He is afraid of no greatness. The little one and the great, He has made them both, and likewise his care extends to all; but the stronger are threatened with greater punishment. Bueg, you men of war, is this my word, punishment. To you, Regents, this is my word that you learn wisdom and never disobey it..." "...For their integrity and their rich flourishing wealth, let us daily offer to the Eternal Father prayer, work and suffering, provided that the salvation of the entire human family, which is redeemed by divine blood, really comes to our hearts. While the hunting clouds cloud the sky, while threatening the whole of human society and the Church itself, let us trust the Father of mercy and all Ours with prayer; "See down, O Lord, we beseech Thee, upon this Your family, for the un-DOOOe Lord Jesus Christ, without hesitation, gave himself to the hands of the executioners NSIGOIRSD, and took up Crucifixion..." änsx nedusi c2 Given to Rome at St.Peter, on 29 May, June 1943, the feast of NeS TOJeS Peter and Paul in 1943, in the fifth of Our Pontificate. Pius XII. Pope." 67645