Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe

One of the benefits of following a Saint who lived not so long ago is the availability of actual photographs of him or her. I chose this photo to augment this post and celebrate his feast. A look at his "serious side" brings out the heroism and genuine toughness of this great Saint. The meek and humble Saint of Auschwitz had a foundation of stone inside of him. Sometimes that stone came through in a solemn stare such as this. St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.

Why a blog?

Ave Maria

I should probably explain why this blog was created. The first reason, I think, is out of necessity.

The administrative body of the M.I. is the Conventual Franciscans in Libertyville, IL at Marytown, the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe. (BTW: I am priviliged to live only about a couple of hours from the Shrine, which I have visited) As far as I know/ remember, they do not embrace the traditional sacraments (1962 books). This does not really affect one's membership in the M.I. since your daily practice and devotion is done in solitude, but traditionalists have a habit of looking at things a bit differently. Traditionalists also like to "group up" and collaborate since in many cases we are forced to group and collaborate just to have the traditional mass and sacraments made available to us.

Another reason for the creation of this blog is a personal one. My devotion to St. Maximilian and practice of the requirements of membership in the M.I. have fallen lax. Maybe this blog will renew my vigor.
It kind of already has.

Pray for me.



St. Maximilian, Pray for us!