St. Maximilian Kolbe, ‘Apostle of Mary’, by Charles Lewis 

Every Catholic should know the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish priest who gave his life to save a condemned prisoner at Auschwitz. He lived out Christ’s words to the fullest: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).

This I knew. But what I didn’t fully understand was the depth and beauty of his Marian theology. It also made me aware of why so many Catholics consecrate themselves to Mary every year.

His teachings are so profound he is called the “Apostle of Mary.” ….