I was in the church alone with a hostile soldier and I tried to pray for him.
Remember that you were commanded to love even your enemies. I died for all. Why should you make exceptions? In heaven, I need all souls. You do not know the secrets of hearts. Perhaps your enemy needs prayer. Offer it to me – for him – as his sister. Give me souls. Pray for this and allow me to pray through you.
(Gabriela Bossis /1874–1950/, diary entry from July 17, 1940)