Maximilian Kolbe essays

Maximilian Kolbe essays His name wasn't always Maximilian. He was born the son of a poor weaver on 8/1/1984 At Zdunska Wola in Poland, and was given the baptismal name of Raymond. His parents were devout Christians with a particular devotion to Mary. In his infancy Kolbe seems to have been normally mischievous but we are told that one day, after his mother had scolded him for some mischief or other, her words took effect and brought about a radical change in the child's behavior. Later he explained this change. 'That night I asked the Mother of God what was to become of me. Then she came to me holding two crowns, one white, the other red. She asked if I was willing to accept either of these crowns. The white one meant that I should persevere in purity, and the red that I should become a martyr. I said that I would accept them both.' Thus early did the child believe and accept that he was destined for martyrdom. His belief in his dream colored all his future actions. He was received as a novice in September 1910 and with the habit he took the new name of Maximilian. From 1912 to 1915 he was in Rome studying philosophy at the Gregorian College, and from 1915 to 1919 theology at the Collegio Serafico. He was ordained in Rome on 28 April 1918. He formed several organizations to help aid the less fortunate. He did many good thing for his country and the people of his country he helped all kinds of people including Jews this resulted in him being sent to concentration camps. It is amazing to think that despite all this Fr Kolbe never lost faith in good he knew his calling and followed it whole heartedly never turning his back on those in need. Even when things seemed bleak Fr. Kolbe went on and with the help of God he helped others. I have learned much from his life and his good works. I have learned that we must trust in the good ness of God and to always try and do whats right. ...