In 1941, Father Maximilian Kolbe was arrested by the Nazis and placed in the Auschwitz concentration camp. When ten men were chosen to die one day, Kolbe volunteered to replace a young husband and father. It took two weeks for Kolbe to die of starvation and neglect. The man Kolbe replaced survived the war and attended the canonization in 1982.
And That’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg There are thousands of saints, including those who are recognized by the Church and those who lived saintly lives but do not have...
Give the Sunday Missal for Young Catholics to children, youth and their families and promote active participation in the Mass. -Perfect for children ages 7 and up -Stunning full-colour illustrations...