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I forgive all my enemies, all who have slandered me, and all who have worked against me.

Michael McFarland Campbell

Day Five:
“Love Your Enemy”

The Emperor heroically practiced the commandment to

love your enemy.

Throughout his life he continually, and in exemplary ways, pardoned others. Emperor Karl suffered greatly from lies, slander and many hardships throughout his life. Yet, the ultimate example of his pardoning others were the words he uttered on his deathbed:

I forgive all my enemies, all who have slandered me, and all who have worked against me.

On April 5, 1925, Rudolf Brougier, former aide-du-camp, wrote in his memoirs about Emperor Karl before his ascension to the throne in 1916: Continue reading “I forgive all my enemies, all who have slandered me, and all who have worked against me.”

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I have to suffer so much, so that my peoples may come together again.

Michael McFarland Campbell

Day Four: Sharing in Christ’s Passion—Greatness in Suffering Although Emperor Karl was forced into exile and had to move his family into a crowded villa at the top of a mountain near Funchal, he kept a positive attitude and cheerful disposition. He would say to those who asked: We are undeservedly fine. Following Christ’s example, he willingly took up his own cross for the sake of his peoples. He offered his sufferings to Christ crucified: his exile, his concern for the well-being of his homeland and peoples; and his concern for his family, who lacked food, medical supplies, and were … Continue reading I have to suffer so much, so that my peoples may come together again.

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There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Michael McFarland Campbell

Day Three: A Life of Sacrifice There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. By the time Blessed Emperor Karl was exiled to the island of Madeira his life was already one of making sacrifices for others. He lost his homeland, empire and throne. His own people confiscated his private money and possessions. Penniless, friendless, and unable to earn a living, he had a wife and seven children, with another one on the way, to support. He was forced to live under foreign control on a far away island in a disagreeably damp house … Continue reading There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

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It is so good to have faith in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Without it, the hardships would be impossible to withstand.

Michael McFarland Campbell

Day Two: An Emperor Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, form our hearts to be like Your Heart. On October 2, 1918, Blessed Karl consecrated himself and his family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Through his suffering from being misjudged, slandered, and persecuted, his willingness to sacrifice his life for his peoples, his exile, and through his painful, fatal illness, Emperor Karl allowed his heart to be formed in union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Even in exile and sickness the Emperor took to heart his duties as monarch and father … Continue reading It is so good to have faith in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Without it, the hardships would be impossible to withstand.

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I must go to see if the altar light is still burning.

Michael McFarland Campbell

Day One: Reverence for the Most Blessed Sacrament Blessed Karl lived under the glory of the Blessed Sacrament. The rays of grace from this splendor attracted him, and he loved to visit the tabernacle. Whether stressed by the strains of government or just the ordinary beginning of his day, he sought guidance and solace before Jesus Christ in the tabernacle. Wherever he lived, he sought to have a private chapel where the Blessed Sacrament could be reserved. His devotion to the Eucharist manifested itself even in small details, such as his concern that the sanctuary lamp should never be allowed … Continue reading I must go to see if the altar light is still burning.

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A strange new world: Tory/LibDem coalition takes office as HM Government in the United Kingdom

Michael McFarland Campbell

And so a new chapter has opened in the history of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Last night, Her Majesty The Queen invited The Right Honourable David Cameron MP, Leader of the Conservative Party to form a government following the resignation of The Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. At the time it was not know whether Mr Cameron would form a minority government or a coalition with the Liberal Democrats. Of course, since then we have learnt that it is the first coalition government at Westminster for … Continue reading A strange new world: Tory/LibDem coalition takes office as HM Government in the United Kingdom

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Flags – some oddities, and some stupidities!

Michael McFarland Campbell

It’s nearly July – so it’s time for lamp posts to turn into flagpoles You know you’re from Northern Ireland when you find yourself referring to lampposts as ‘flagpoles’. It’s nearly July so in many areas we have flags ‘decorating’ these flagpoles lampposts.  It wouldn’t be so bad if the flags were at full mast on their flagpoles lampposts, but rarely are they at the top. Thus it often appears that we are in permanent mourning for someone. This afternoon as I drove from Parliament Buildings to the city centre I spotted some particular stupidities. Some well-meaning so-called Loyalists have … Continue reading Flags – some oddities, and some stupidities!

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Coronation Day in Stormont

Michael McFarland Campbell

As I arrived at the Stormont Estate this morning, I noticed that the Union Flag was flying from both flagpoles on Parliament Buildings. The reason, of course, is for the fifty-sixth Anniversary of the Coronation of our Sovereign Lady, the Most High and Mighty Princess Elizabeth II, of this Realm, and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.    I walked down to Dundonald House and found that the Flag was flying upside down. I pointed this out to the porter on duty and she stated that she would go and correct it. We … Continue reading Coronation Day in Stormont

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