Poland 7: Auschwitz-Birkenau (and Maximilian Kolbe’s Sacrifice)
This morning we had a later start than earlier days and everyone appreciated that. We boarded the bus and went to St. Stanislaw on the Rock Church for our Mass…
At Auschwitz Today: St. Maximillian Kolbe the Martyr and Auschwitz
Since we are walking through the horror of Auschwitz today I wanted to share the story of one hero who gave his life in exchange for another man–a father and husband. St. Maximilian Kolbe was starved to death – and we visit his death cell today. Click here for the whole story and pictures… St. […]
Poland 6: St. JP II Center; Divine Mercy Center; Tour of Krakow
The last time we were here the new St John Paul II Center was still under construction, though still spectacular. Today we saw the finished product and it was stunning and everyone enjoyed it. In the center of the huge sanctuary is a vial of the Pope’s blood. A short drive to the Divine Mercy […]