Devotion to St. Maximilian Kolbe

[andy92]

Does anyone here have a strong devotion to St. Max Kolbe?

Or any Interesting stories about him?

Does anyone have a devotion to another (semi) modern Saint (or stories about them)?

 

[SonSearcher]

I know there is a Maxillian Kolbe Chaplet. He disliked the freemasons greatly.

 

[Lisa1967]

I first heard about him in high school and admired his story. I have observed his feast day when I do Liturgy of the Hours.

 

[christofirst]

Yes, since he is a patron saint for addicts, I say a prayer for his intercession every day.

The story of his death in the Nazi concentration camp - voluntarily giving up his life for another - is well known, and he also had a strong Marian devotion, starting the Militia Immaculata movement. St. Maximillian is also known as the apostle of consecration to Mary.

 

[Terry_Washingto]

I have a portrait of Kolbe hanging on my bedroom wall( so that it’s the first thing I see upon waking up). I keep it as a reminder that martyrdom can occur in “modern” times and not just in anicnet ones like my favourite patron saint, St Priscilla during the Roman Empire!

Terry

 

[DJJG]

Maximilian Kolbe, was a licensed ham radio operator - SP3RN.

How much better can you get than that.

Danny - N2INM

 

[BarbG]

I have read several books about Maximilian Kolbe – I’m reading one now and find him almost unbelievable – the book is “Forget Not Love” – The Passion of Maximilian Kolbe – the author is Andre’ Frossard – it’s great!!!