The Father's Example
A Tale of Hope
There comes a time where friends
Are tested and family are withheld.
There comes a time where love has seem to disappear in the world.
There comes a time where a man has to choose life or hopelessness.
O little children be not afraid and you know who would say that. Trust in me and keep my command.
Father Michael ended his sermon and dismissed to his office. His secretary reported to him, Father some of the members are helping against the laws.
However the Father did not show concern because he knew her heart. He chose to repeat his sermon expanding into loving your neighbor and setting aside selfish needs as the true meaning of life.
It happened after he gave the sermon, soldiers came in the church saying he is under arrest for breaking the law.
Father Michael carelessly fell into their arms showing no remorse. At the station, he was order and sentence.As he travelled to the camp, he silence his distress as the other prisoners watched. He prayed in his mind for them all. Though there was no evident of an answer, he did not cease. He endured in the camp holding communion to himself and working as everyone else. And though his cross necklace taken from him, he proclaimed in secret and in his heart, that one day all will see justice and be free.
After several years, the Allies prevailed, Father Michael's last breath was of freedom and his fellow prisoners told his story to their liberators and children.
About the Creator
Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee
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