Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe

The Servant Brothers of the Home of the Mother have produced this documentary about the life of Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, an outstanding Catholic figure of the 20th century.
Kolbe was a man with great apostolic zeal, a precursor in the use of the Mass Media for the transmission of the Gospel and consumed his life with the testimony of love as a martyr of charity in Auschwitz.
The source of his zeal was his passionate love for the Mother of God, the Immaculate.
In the midst of many exterior difficulties, physically limited by his tuberculosis, he worked passionately for the spread of the Gospel. He was a missionary in Japan, and his publications reached as far as India, China, and even Arabia. He founded a city in Poland called Niepokalanow dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.
Saint Maximilian Mary is an example of generosity in the surrendering of oneself to God and encourages us to foment a tender devotion to Mary. To belong to the Immacualte was his ideal.
Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.
We too feel called to announce the Gospel using the social means of communication. We would like to offer the majority of our programs for free so that they may greater serve others in their coming closer to Christ.
We have begun this path and we need some help in improving our few technical means. If God calls you to help us economically or donate the technical equipment necessary, please contact us.
For the glory of God and the honor of our Lady, the Immaculate One,
Thank you!
The Servant Brothers of the Home of the Mother
Interviews that appear in this documentary
• F. Rafaelle di Muro O.F.M conv. - General Assistant of the Militia of the Immaculate (Rome)
• F. Francisco Nahoe O.F.M, conv. - Prior of the Convent of Reno, Nevada
• Mr. Javier Paredes - History Professor, University of Universidad Alcalá de Henares
• F. Félix López S.H.M- Servant Priest of the Home of the Mother
Our Email: [e-mail]

[@michaeltischuk7972]

Poles are so blessed, Sr Faustina, Pope John Paul II, St. Max Kolbe, Kardinal Wyszynski...may God continue to bless Poland.

[@alyssabeam5062]

I've listened to this on the day of St. Maximilian. I have heard of him but knew absolutely nothing about him. What a wonderful Saint!

[@madalinetoler420]

He’s the patron saint of addiction and prisoners.

[@danmir17]

I am not worthy to kiss the ground you walked upon. Unmeasurable love for our Mother Mary🕊️🙏🏼🫶🏽

[@joemunoz1476]

This brought me to tears.. lets not just call ourselves Catholic.. LETS BE CATHOLIC.

[@l0OoD1GBY]

Joe Munoz The Holy Spirit is purely the way of Christ Although it may be good Catholicism is not the way the truth and the life. That is Jesus title. Until the Father calls us we cannot follow Jesus in Spirit and in truth. So instead many people turn to Buddha or Krishnas or Mary which may be the better of the three options but she is not the way the truth and the life? That is Jesus Title.

[@samray397]

Tell your priests!

[@lukaszgolen7401]

Joe Munoz St Maximilian Kolbe is turning in his grave due to what happens in Catholic Church these days .Look at his own country what priests are currently doing in there!

[@fanny3942]

@@l0OoD1GBY but Mary is in great! Part of the salvation and she can help us to get to Jesus. 💖To Jesus through Mary💖.

[@fanny3942]

@@lukaszgolen7401 there are bad priests and good priests. There are good christians and there are bad christians.

[@clockwatch5222]

Thank you for posting this wonderful documentary on the great Saint Kolbe. I visited Kolbe's childhood home, where he was born, and I also visited the cell in Auschwitz where he was martyred by the German Nazi's. It truly was an honour to be in the presence of where he was. Dear St. Maximilian Kolbe, please pray for us, through the love of Our Blessed Holy Mother and Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏🌹🙏

[@ivorybow]

St. Kolbe's life teaches me every day about the meaning of real love. Thank you St. Kolbe, pray for us.

[@jeanfrancoiskolyonivogui9204]

I cry every time I see this and ask myself: what am I complaining about? What have I done to deserve life? What is keeping me from total and reckless abandon in the hands of Jesus? I need to grasp the true meaning of life then I will be free to give my life to others.

[@celestialogian1183]

It is worth reading and researching about one of the friars that St. Maximilian stationed in Japan. Kolbe had wanted to build the town of the Immaculate in Nagasaki, among Catholics. But, upon visiting the prospective location, Kolbe said 'it would soon be destroyed by a ball of fire', and decided on a mountain slope away from Nagasaki. Bro. Zeno Zebrowski was, among the very few foreigners allowed to stay in Imperial Japan, the only one that local authorities quietly exempted from house arrest. Kolbe had delegated a number of great tasks to Zebrowski, including supervision of construction of the original Niepokalanow, for his zeal and administrative ability, but perhaps most of all for his singular, Francis-like facility for interpersonal relationship, regardless of language, class, state, and trade. When the atom-bombs tore open a gaping wounds on already suffering Japan, St. Kolbe's disciple was strategically positioned for the mercy of God through the Immaculata to flow down. Zebrowski leapt into his own lifelong martyrdom, and became the most beloved man of post-war reconstruction in Japan. He spent the rest of his years begging on behalf of the poor and abandoned. Organizing food, shelter and clothing, he virtually inspired and instituted volunteer work, then alien to Japanese culture. He founded numerous orphanages across the nation, and was so universally recognized that he was given a permanent vouch for the national railway system. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, the highest honor possible for foreigners, and a National Monument was built in his honor -- whilst he was still alive. Zebrowski left Japan only to attend the beatification and canonization of his master, and died in Japan 52 years after first setting foot there. He inspired many holy people himself, such as Ven. Satoko Kitahara, and remains the second best known Pole in Japan, after Chopin.

[@laavanya9584]

I pray that my life can embody even 1% of this Saint's love for humanity!

[@l0OoD1GBY]

Laavanya Pasupuleti why not go to Jesus and get %100? Don't just stop at Mary😇

[@l0OoD1GBY]

pepe bastardes thank you for your concern. But Mary is not the LORD. She is not the judge of the living and the dead. And she is not the ransom sacrifice. But she is a blessed Saint as we all shall be but pure from birth. No more loved by God than the rest of us. Jesus is the, way the truth and the life. It is what we know to be the truth if you are familiar with the written word of God.

[@mya5980]

Amen✝️🙏🛐

[@mya5980]

@@l0OoD1GBY to Jesus through Mary! ✝️🙏🛐 Your post indicates your doubts that Mary is the mother of God. She is our mother, and we respect, honor and love her. When your life ends you will understand but it will be too late. Repent rebuke and renounce the lies of the devil, which you foolishly believe. Our Catholic Church is our beloved church Jesus Christ gave us. We are called to be like the Maccabees. Our full and complete Catholic bible kept all the books unlike King James version. Our King is the Father of Jesus and King of all kings. I will pray for the conversion of the deceived and those who fall I to the temptations of Satan. ✝️🙏🛐 Jesus told John at his crucifixion, " This is your mother, and to his mother Mary he told her, " This is your son." Remember you cannot omit Jesus's own words from the bible. John 19:26 The devil is also jealous of the mother of God !

[@JeepGuy3]

@pepe bastardes well said!!!

[@derekstynes9631]

I have always felt that The Franciscans where Truly Closer to Mary with there Vow of Poverty that They Freely Take Upon Themselves . God Bless Holy Poland and Her Brave Son Saint Maximiilian Mary Kolbe .

[@ProBikersForLife]

AWESOME!!! A TRUE SAINT IS BORN!!! Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe so beautifully produced,,, BRAVO!!!!!!!!

[@claylippert7203]

As a Thomist, I must tip my hat to such a courageous priest. God bless!

[@rise357]

I have watched this MANY MANY times and EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Im brought to tears

[@dellachiesa8035]

This video made me know St.Maximillian better and led me to consecrate myself to the Immaculata.

[@julietspaghetti]

Im grateful to have been raised , in part, by Marytown the National Shrine of St Max Kolbe.

[@valentinechukwuebukaonyeke2256]

All to Jesus Through Mary our Mother

[@bethrammaria4016]

Let me know You.

[@d.b5471]

fax 🚫🧢

[@d.b5471]

fax 🚫🧢

[@SrVP100]

This is one of the best documentaries I have ever seen on one of my heroes, Saint Maximilian Kolbe. Many thanks and blessings for uploading it.

[@chloetatanya6639]

Sister Veronica my real name is Veronica

[@pawelsalford6373]

I recommend "Two Crowns" a new movie about Max Kolbe.

[@saharahclark7340]

Sister, i did not know you have access to the internet? I am just curious of the lifenin a convent

[@l0OoD1GBY]

He is my Patron Saint🙂

[@l0OoD1GBY]

Pawel Salford Here is what I found on "Two Crowns" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWLWoomjgM6Wbrc

[@johnvincentandrade8309]

This increases more and more my love to Our Lady in heaven as I always love her, Thank you for this clip Please pray for me to become a good Servant of Our Lady Im from the Philippines

[@daltexusa]

Very inspiring. Thank you, Mary, for reaching out to me through St. Kolbe, the Militia of the Immaculata, and HM Television. The Spiritual fight for the souls of all God's children rages on. Armed with the Grace of God, I am at her service.

[@ulastep3383]

Father KOLBE is our hero, we love him and admire him, he is the most outstanding person I have ever known in my life

[@marincro704]

Truly a great man,it takes guts and a big heart to willingly give up your life for another,especialy if that death is a slow and painful one. God bless him.

[@st.joanieofarc6115]

The saints are my heroes.

[@christophermartin8685]

Amazing. St. Max maria kolbe, together with Our Lady, pray for me and the entire body of Christ. Amen.

[@craftyha]

Chris I added the cover to Pinterest I am Bbp325 Pap to the board Jesus. My email is [e-mail].

[@sadangelblue]

AMEN

[@alocohc]

Saint Maximilian through your intercession the mother of God hear my prayer.

[@shahulhameed7279]

Salute St Maximilan Kolbe with all my hearts... great soul of the century...

[@mariaurbina6121]

I've watched this video many many times. Every time I watch it motivates, inspires and reminds me to be a better person and to have more and more hunger of God, Christ and The Catholic faith

[@marydolan587]

Amen

[@skyemcleod5365]

St. Maximilan Mary ora pro nobis! This was the best film I've ever seen on our beloved saint. Thank you. Deo gratias!

[@MaureenTeresa1]

To Jesus through Mary!

[@christinevon3524]

St. Maximilian Kolbe, today is your Feast Day. Please pray for my son, also named Maximilian, who was diagnosed with an uncurable disease. Please intercede and help find a cure if it is the will our Lord and Father.

[@gerardfullinfaw3452]

Fr Kolbe , pray for us !

[@jessiejames7492]

+Gerard Fullinfaw i wouldnt bother him with our problems. He has suffered enough!

[@ahlakbahlak4545]

jessie james I was in his cell where he passed :(

[@maximillianezra3897]

Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe Pray For Us. True Love and Sacrifice Surface Unity when Embraced.

[@sinoxenon1005]

An amazing man, an amazing action.

[@royalvarez2251]

saint maximilian,please pray for us....TO JESUS THROUGH MARY!

[@amalghalie3973]

ST KOLBIE PLEASE PRAY FOR US... SO WE CAN BE LIKE YOU ... BLESSED MOTHER MARY SHOW US YOUR LOVING YOUR MERCY .. PLEASE MOTHER MARY PRAY FOR US AND WITH US SO ALL MANKIND WILL TURN BACK TO YOUR SON OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 🙏 💙 ❤️

[@nancykinsman8357]

This is so well done. What this saint did is simply astounding. God bless all who watch!

[@afrogirl757]

beautifully produced and honoring of the Saint and Mary Immaculate.

[@l0OoD1GBY]

afrogirl757 but it minimised the ransom sacrifice which is ultimately Jesus Christ. I can't understand why? Mary lead me to Jesus and I can't go back but to the one ☝️ I suppose we should pray that the Father calls more people to the son. Jesus is the mighty one for a abundant life and Martyrdom and Purity, joy, glory and illumination!!!

[@craftyha]

Great dedication to St. Maximilian . Thank You.

[@26adex]

I was raised in catholic family, im now an agnostic. But this is still one of the best story about stoic philosophy of our time. And the heroism and virtues this man had still amazes me.

[@Kaymekla]

❤🙏🏽prayers for you! God Bless

[@seanohare5488]

Now be a believer

[@CDNVeteran97]

This was extremely informative. Saint Maximillian Mary Kolbe is an example of true Brotherly love. To give ones life for another is the greatest sacrifice of all and display of Love.

[@matthewalexander6792]

Wow... Blew my mind.... What a great Saint, and what a Mother we have. God bless you dear and faithful servant. Tradcat

[@manikking7688]

The Knight of the Immaculate..was called up to heaven on the Feast of the Assumption..what more can you say..the joy the glory the celebration..only heaven knows only heaven knows..Saint Maximilian Mary kolbe on behalf of our Lady,our queen n our dearest mother ..do pray for us sinners..Amen🙏

[@kennyh1550]

I absolutely love this! What an inspiration. I'm in RCIA at this time. I plan on learning more of this great Saint.

[@paulbany6603]

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us. Amen!

[@Creaperla]

We love and venerate our Blessed Virgin Mary, but as sinners, need the intercession of the saints close to Her

[@stansienkiewicz2349]

Thank you for sharing the life story of St Maximiliam Kolbe. It was very well done. God bless.

[@a.kleeson2479]

Thanks for sharing this inspirational documentary of a great Saint of our time.God be praised.

[@alocohc]

Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception through the intercession of Saint Maximilian Kolbe forgive us our sins.

[@mkolekamenya3835]

I have been learning the history of maxmillian korbe and would be very nice learning about other saints.they did save our planet in missionary missions

[@justinl3787]

A truly amazing and inspiring story.

[@johnvincentandrade8309]

Im glad I enroll myself as Knights of Immaculata founded by him great saint of all time St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe. -Pray for us

[@matthiassajczuk9594]

this is tearing tears in my eyes....

[@pawelsalford6373]

I recommend "Two Crowns" a new movie about Max Kolbe.

[@leonirohana415]

Maxmillan kolbe gave his life. A great saint

[@daveyriesenbeck595]

I'm only 4:15 and I am very impressed with the presentation. We need more videos like this. It tells a (non-fiction) story -without it feeling like you're being told a story. God Bless the faithful and all oi! skins :)

[@jonathanluz6008]

I'm going through a lot of pain and suffering in my life rightnow..and for the grace of God and for a series of not coincidences but of godly experiences I could finally put a face to the guardian angel who was helping me all along this journey....tears of pain change to tears of faith ... a light came through the storm ...

[@RU4MU]

Absolutely wonderful!!! ALL PRAISE THE IMMACULATA!!!!!

[@kevinwhite8163]

Amen

[@yankee1376]

A life well lived.

[@lukaszgolen7401]

A true example of sain and priest

[@joanofarc1338]

I am a retired Air Force fighter pilot, combat veteran, and retired airline pilot. St. Max is my HERO!….he did what I could never have done. “Greater love than this…..”

[@dominicmichallo]

hope I give his name to my son in future...

[@PeterJ-cb3vk]

The name "Maximilian" is actually a beautiful and strong name for a boy !!! My daughter named her son with another strong name , Alexander. I don't like some of the modern-day fake/artificial names parents give to their children especially girls.

[@marlizethqm8514]

Thanks a lot! For this gift of faith, love and Charity of this video! God bless you! Ad Iesum per Mariaem!

[@evelynandersson2368]

A wonderful inspirational documentary. I am a member in my community to St. Maximillian Catholic Church in Florida. Thank for sharing as we approach the ending of Lent. Oh mother of God pray for us, so we may be worthy of the Promises of Christ. AMEN

[@rottytherottski522]

The only thing I want to point out is that two other men had survived the starvation with Saint Kolbe and I would guess most likely because of his hope. Just don’t forget there were others there with him at the end, as horrible as it was he didn’t go alone. Don’t forget the others who held out beside him.

[@junacebedo888]

Not only heartily inspirational but also great cinematography. Very soothing to the soul and pleasing to the eyes

[@simonquesi2451]

Love this video, thanks be to god

[@jacobrussell5916]

He is my patron saint and I love this video, but I must make one slight correctio. "Greater love hath no man than this than to lay down his life for his friends." is actually John 15:13 not 15:15. That is my favorite bible verse. St. Maximilian Kolbe pray for us!!

[@cyrussdeus3172]

I am so touched and blessed by the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Thank you for your being an examplary of truly living the Gospel and loving our neighbors.

[@ogismotheonly101]

I love this saint. I read up on him when I was 10yrs old, then again at 15yrs old. He was truly a remarkable man, despite all that he went through!! He should have been the National Saint of Vermany, Poland and ALL THE Baltic Nations!! Because of him, so many thousands and thousands of souls were saved. The Nazi soldiers and thousands of soldiers turned against Hitler because of him, after his death so many more just grew un their faith and that faith is so strong today in their families and their descendants. It's like a strong binding faith glue and they aren't letting it go!!! Bless them all and bless us all for knowing about this great faith man, who was truly sent by and touched by God at a time when he was very much and truly needed!! He is the awesome saint of All the soldiers and law enforcement of ALL THOSE nations, for what he was able to do and alone, with only his faith as his weapon of goodness and my God, did he do many msny great things for so many. He just never turned away from anyone or turned his faith away from them. He helped every single person who was screaming out for God, and there were thousands of every walk of life!!! God bless him and all in those nations and in our nations throughout the world!!! He us still a saint for all peoples of every nation and country!!!! Blessings!!

[@aleksanderkochelak3586]

In polish we write Niepokalanów and this sound like Niepokalanoov.

[@jtwall85]

I love the Catholic Faith!

[@KaluleGerald-ey8yn]

One of my favorite saints

[@littlebugwest]

Truly heroism of our times!

[@BenedictTOR]

Inspiring!

[@mattbrown6888]

This is such a well-done video

[@johnbrendanoneill1029]

My uncle was a francisian friar. I love the passion

[@mastergmoore]

“The day was long, the burden I had borne Seemed heavier than I could longer bear and then it lifted - but I knelt in prayer; had taken me to Hod that very hour, and asked the easing of the load, and He, in infinite compassion, had stopped down and taken it from me. We cannot tell how often as we pray for some bewildered one, hurt and distressed, the answer comes, but many times those hearts find sudden peace and rest. Some one had prayed, and Faith, a reaching hand, Took hold of God, and brought Him down that day! So many, many hearts have need of prayer. Oh, let us pray!” ~The Power of Prayer By St. Maximillian Kolbe Glory to God and the most Holy Lady The Virgin Mother Mary.

[@josephharris4974]

Definitely someone for the Catholic Church to reference whenever WW2 or the Holocaust are in the conversation/homily/etc!

[@vincewyn1396]

St. Thérèse taught Văn,“Tell Him about everything that comes to your mind-your marble games, a mountain climb, the teasing of your friends, your outbursts, your tears, or the little fleeting pleasures'...”Br. Marcel Van Nguyen🙏🏻4us

[@ugoibeawuchi28]

So many WW2 stories and we realise that in the end no matter how we are tested we have the undisputed will to make the right decision even in the face of overwhelming evil!!! St Maximilian Kolbe Pray for us❤

[@512instyle7]

Ora pro nobis!

[@Kjdjrh]

St. Maximilian…you will always be in our hearts forever 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@texasredstotaloutdoors9818]

I am a ham radio operator. This was an incredible story. Thank you for sharing it. Saint Maximilian Kolbe is the saint of amateur radio operators. I came across his story and wanted to know more.

[@simonklboe275]

My heart st Maximilian prayer for me kolbe

[@mhingamfsp7588]

St Maximilian Mary intercede for us. Amen

[@kevinwhite8163]

Today God has given me the will to go on in the name of Jesus Christ and praise be to God for the life of Saint Maximilian

[@parloconandrea8253]

A faithful and effective documentary on the truly inspiring life of Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe. Thank you, HM Television!

[@lizy0902]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary of the life of St. Maximillian Mary Kolbe! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amandafsampaio7223]

Please, can we have this video in Portuguese?

[@remediosreboja1837]

St. Maximillian Mary Kolbe is a great saint. I didn’t know that he is Franciscan. St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, pray for us.

[@lucypiec5746]

St.Maximilian Mary Kolbe is agreat example of humanity.St Maximilian pray for us.

[@exerciserelax8719]

I wish we had film of St. Maximilian! I'm glad we have photos though.

[@tumpalbenediktuspriharto-sf6qe]

One of the great Saint

[@TrevsIes]

St. Maximilian Kolbe's life has a great impact in this world's pandemic! A self giving love- Gifted to Give!

[@angelamanakofaiva4801]

Merveilleux! Quand je regarde le film de sa vie je me dis que nous manquons d'amour dans la vie de tous les jours Quel beau geste d' Amour Merci Maximilien Merci Jesus Merci A notre petite mère Marie

[@simonakulkarni8479]

All the saints pray for us.

[@SuperRiya16]

Wonderful Saint .. love is the way! Like Jesus loved us .. so did you Pray for us St Maximilian Mary Kolbe 🙏🏻😇 we need Priest’s like you

[@krystynacollier57]

Thank you for keeping St Maxumilian Kolbe faith al7ve through his story. I was blessed to spent 7 days in Marian Convent in Nieoikalanow in 1970, not knowing the significance nor the founder. I learned about it some 40 years later from books left behind in abandoned convent in New Haven, CT. It made me realize that God has mysterious way to place us in places significant to His Will even when we do not realize it. ST Colbe Ouswitz number was 16670, my uncle Joseph was 122, one of the first prisoners as the first prisoners transport had 757 people. Thank you again for keeping memory of St Kolbe alive. His feast day us August 14th, the eve of the Assumption of the Immaculate.

[@jackykamsu5136]

Sait kolbe, pray for us

[@AMTheOcarinaPlayer]

St Maximilian Kolbe pray for us in these times... odds are good these times are coming back and sooner than anyone will ever admit.

[@henryleaver1534]

Happy Biethdsy Bella! have a good one x