St Stan Illustrated Story

82 O ne day, according to tradition, Fr. Stanislaus, as the former chaplain and close friend of the karski family, was invited to take part in a family gathering at the court in Lubocz. After the usual de- votions in the chapel, all made their way to the dining hall. Suddenly during the meal an unusual scene took place. Father Stanislaus seemed to fall into ecstasy, and with eyes raised to heaven he became absolutely motionless. All those present witnessed the scene, and such was their rever- ence for his sanctity that the hum of conversation died down. Some continued their meal in silence; others simply stared at him in amaze- ment, wondering how this extraordinary ecstasy would end.