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A book due out this week will allow readers to share the “sole/soul” stories of Benjamin Petrzilka’s classmates, teachers, family and friends.
“Our Soles: Our Journeys and Our Faith” is an anthology written in tribute to the late 13-year-old, who was a student at Mary Our Queen Catholic School in Omaha.
He was one of four Boy Scouts killed last year when a tornado hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Iowa. Also killed were 13-year-olds Sam Thomsen and Josh Fennen, both of Omaha, and 14-year-old Aaron Eilerts of Eagle Grove, Iowa.
One of Ben’s habits inspired “Our Soles.” He would point out abandoned shoes, call them “lost souls” and wonder about the spiritual journeys of the person who had worn them.
Contributors to the collection of stories and artwork offer insight into their own spiritual journeys and share how Ben inspired them to seek God’s path.
The Rev. John Schlegel, president of Creighton University, wrote the book’s foreword.
Contributors to the book will receive their copies tonight at a private gathering.
“Our Soles” will be released to the public Saturday.
All proceeds from the $20 book will be distributed among literacy programs, a nonprofit organization for safe teen driving and education programs at Mary Our Queen School.
Copies will be available at Flowerama, 14265 Pacific St., and at the Gottschalk Scout Shop, 12401 West Maple Road, after Saturday.
Contact the writer:
444-1165, sue.truax@owh.com
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