Everyday Heroes | Episode 6: Blessed are the Persecuted
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Everyday Heroes | Episode 6: Blessed Are the Persecuted Forty bullets pierced the car of Shadi Al Dakhil. It was a terrifying display of the growing violence on the streets of Syria, and for Shadi, the limit of what he could endure. Fearful for his family’s lives, he took them and fled. Their story could have easily ended in tragedy, but after surviving two years as refugees, the Al Dakhil family is now safe and thriving in Canada thanks to the sponsorship of Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish in Ottawa and the Knights of Columbus. This video puts a face to the Christian families we support. Hear the story from them personally, and be inspired by their joy and courage. Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus In our new series "Everyday Heroes" we focus the spotlight on these remarkable Knights whose courage, faith and commitment to charity embody the mission of the Knights of Columbus. Each week through May a new video will be made available. Please join us in this journey of hope and inspiration, and discover how the betterment of our world ultimately begins with the individual human heart. Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: www.kofc.org
Everyday Heroes | Episode 6: Blessed Are the Persecuted Forty bullets pierced the car of Shadi Al Dakhil. It was a terrifying display of the growing violence on the streets of Syria, and for Shadi, the limit of what he could endure. Fearful for his family’s lives, he took them and fled. Their story could have easily ended in tragedy, but after surviving two years as refugees, the Al Dakhil family is now safe and thriving in Canada thanks to the sponsorship of Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish in Ottawa and the Knights of Columbus. This video puts a face to the Christian families we support. Hear the story from them personally, and be inspired by their joy and courage. Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus In our new series "Everyday Heroes" we focus the spotlight on these remarkable Knights whose courage, faith and commitment to charity embody the mission of the Knights of Columbus. Each week through May a new video will be made available. Please join us in this journey of hope and inspiration, and discover how the betterment of our world ultimately begins with the individual human heart. Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: www.kofc.org
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