When she was deported with her sister by the Nazis to the concentration camp where she would receive the crown of martyrdom, this patroness of Europe, professor of philosophy, of complex and exact thought, born a Jew and as a Carmelite nun and a true Christian, reborn to eternal life, gave us her testament, her way of Living, feeling, praying, and acting so near the Cross of Our Lord Jesús and be right beside Our Mother, Mary, The Queen of Virgins and Martyrs.

INTERCESSIONS
Our Savior’s faithfulness is mirrored in the fidelity of his witnesses who shed their blood for the Word of God. Let us praise him in remembrance of them:

         You redeemed us by your blood.

Your martyrs freely embraced death in bearing witness for the faith, give us the true freedom of the Spirit, O Lord.

Your martyrs professed their faith by shedding their blood, give us a faith, O Lord, that is constant and pure.

Your martyrs followed in your footstep by carrying the cross, help us to endure courageously the misfortunes of life.

Your martyrs washed their garments in the blood of the Lamb, Help us to avoid the weaknesses of the flesh and worldly allurements.