Journey with us this week as we explore the remarkable life of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a martyr of charity whose selfless sacrifice during World War II continues to inspire hope today. Join Jason Nunez and Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio as they discuss Kolbe's deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, his legacy, and the upcoming film, Triumph of the Heart.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Who was St. Maximilian Kolbe?
- How was St. Maximilian Kolbe's deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary guided his ministry and his choices?
- What are the hopes for Catholics and non-Catholics alike, will take away from the film Triumph of the Heart?
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Known in Catholic media as “Dr. Italy,” Marcellino D’Ambrosio is a NY Times best-selling author and a renowned commentator on Catholic issues, appearing as a guest on Fox News and a variety of Catholic radio networks such as Relevant Radio, EWTN, and the Sirius Catholic channel. He’s hosted an EWTN series on the Early Church Fathers for nearly 20 years and has partnered with Ascension Press on award-winning books & video series, including Jesus: The Way the Truth and the Life and Foundations of Faith. A doctoral student of the renowned Jesuit theologian Avery Cardinal Dulles, Marcellino served as a professor of theology at Loyola, University of Dallas, and the Catholic International University, and currently is an Executive Producer of the new film on St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Triumph of the Heart.
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Triumph of the Heart - The powerful true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe — a man who chose sacrifice over survival, and love over fear.