Today marks the memorial of one of the greatest saints of this century. Not only was this man brilliant, beating 10 seminarians in chess at a time, but also a hero, choosing to sacrifice himself for a father of little ones who was chosen by Auschwitz guards to starve to death in retaliation for prisoners who had successfully escaped. Having an incredible gift for inspiring his fellow prisoners to have hope and remember their immense dignity, Fr. Kolbe inspired many stories like this, If I was able to leave that place alive, keep my faith and not despair, I owe it to Father Kolbe. When I was close to desperation and just about to jump on the electrical voltage barbed wires, he gave me strength and told me I would come out of there alive. Just lean on the intercession of the Mother of God. He instilled in me a strong faith and a living hope, especially in her Maternal protection. It is for this reason I took him as my confirmation saint. Happy Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe to all drug addicts, political prisoners, families, journalists, prisoners, those in the radio business, and those working in the prolife movement, for he is your patron as well as mine!! #VirginMaryLeadUs (status courtesy of Claire Levis)
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 14:04:56 +0000