The book is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration on how to approach and find meaning in life in any situation. I don’t want to give away too much, so I have kept the summary brief:
Captured by a Russian army during World War II, Father Walter J. Ciszek was convicted of being a “Vatican spy.”
He endured twenty-three agonizing years in Soviet prisons and labour camps in Siberia.
Through unwavering faith and reliance on God’s will, he found courage in prayer, which eased his loneliness, pain, frustration, and despair.
Despite the harsh conditions, he accepted the inhuman work in Siberian salt mines as labour pleasing to God.
Spiritual contemplation provided him with inner serenity amidst the “arrogance of evil” surrounding him.
The book inspires all Christians to trust in God even during their darkest hours.
As Father Ciszek asks, “What can ultimately trouble the soul that accepts every moment of every day as a gift from the hands of God and strives always to do His will?”.
This extraordinary testament of faith serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, demonstrating the power of unwavering trust in God’s providence.
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