Synopsis of Events from the Creation of the World

...the testimonies completing a word such as "testificationes," referring to his legal or spiritual declarations made the day before; and those things promised in turn, provided that, having been prepared by solid instruction in the Catholic religion, she was convinced. Among all his trials, he found nothing more troublesome than thirst; for this reason, he frequently took a small drink, which he offered as a toast to his wife and daughter, and turning again to his wife, he said with a fearless voice: "Saint John’s Blessing!" original: "Sanct Johannis Segen!" A traditional German "parting cup" or blessing shared with loved ones, often using wine blessed on St. John's Day without anyone prompting him to do so.

At last, he began to feel slightly better; noticing this, we gathered to offer the Holy Mass Sacrum for him. He himself was tirelessly delighted by German prayers, which were clearly recited by those standing by. As the tenth hour before noon approached, he renewed his Vow Votum and his Act of Contrition contritionis actum to the highest praise of the religious men present; the final requests and promises were also repeated by both parties.

But in order to impress the bitterness of death and those final agonies upon those who were then present, he repeated these formal words twice: "Dying is a bitter herb." original: "Sterben ist ein hartes Kraut." A German proverb reflecting the harsh reality of the final struggle He did this with no sign of fear (which may surprise you); for why should he who hopes to die be afraid? After these things were done, he entered into a restless struggle with death and even wanted to get out of bed, though he was unable to take a single step. Frequently making the sign of the cross in the air, he lifted his eyes upward—and undoubtedly his mind even more. Cruc- catchword for "crucifix"