PETERSBOAT He Leadeth Me | Chapter 7 | Four Years of Purgatory
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Mar 14, 2022 Father Walter Ciszek, an American Jesuit priest and author, shares his extraordinary journey of faith after spending 23 years in Soviet prisons. In this discussion, he delves into his harrowing experiences of interrogation and despair, revealing how these trials forged a deep divine trust within him. His reflections highlight the power of relinquishing control and embracing faith amid hardship, offering profound insights into the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. Ciszek's resilience and reliance on prayer showcase the strength found in vulnerability.
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False Confession and Sentence
- Father Walter Ciszek was given a 15-year hard labor sentence in Lubyanka prison after signing a false confession.
- He was looking forward to the labor camp, hoping for a fresh start after the psychological torture of interrogations.
Purgation and Reliance on God
- Understanding God's purpose doesn't automatically translate to putting it into practice.
- Ciszek's time in Lubyanka was designed to purge his self-reliance and instill reliance on God.
Continued Interrogations and Resistance
- The interrogations continued, now focused on Ciszek's "cooperation."
- He played a cat-and-mouse game, prolonging arguments about communism and resisting suggestions like marriage or joining the Orthodox Church.
