Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar who was canonized as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church. He was known for his selfless sacrifice of his own life in exchange for another prisoner at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. He was canonized in 1982 by Pope John Paul II. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Maximilian Kolbe on love, mary, truth.
Prayer is powerful beyond limits when we turn to the Immaculata who is queen even of God's heart. — Maximilian Kolbe
The most deadly poison of our times is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits. Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers. — Maximilian Kolbe
If anyone does not wish to have Mary Immaculate for his Mother, he will not have Christ for his Brother. — Maximilian Kolbe
The most deadly poison of our time is indifference. — Maximilian Kolbe
For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more. — Maximilian Kolbe
The Immaculate alone has from God the promise of victory over Satan. She seeks souls that will consecrate themselves entirely to her, that will become in her hands forceful instruments for the defeat of Satan and the spread of God's kingdom. — Maximilian Kolbe
Jesus honored her before all ages, and will honor her for all ages. No one comes to Him, nor even near Him, no one is saved or sanctified, if he too will not honor her. This is the lot of Angels and of men. — Maximilian Kolbe
The conflict with Hell cannot be maintained by men, even the most clever. The Immaculata alone has from God the promise of victory over Satan. — Maximilian Kolbe
My aim is to institute perpetual adoration," he said, for this is the "the most important activity. — Maximilian Kolbe
"My aim is to institute perpetual adoration," spoke St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe, Franciscan priest and founder of the Knights of the Immaculata. For he said that this is "the most important activity," and "if half of the Brothers would work, and the other half pray, this would not require too much." — Maximilian Kolbe
The whole world is a large Niepokalanow where the Father is God, the mother the Immaculata, the elder brother the Lord Jesus in all the tabernacles of the world, and the younger brothers the people. — Maximilian Kolbe
That night, I asked the Mother of God what was to become of me, a Child of Faith. Then she came to me holding two crowns, one white, the other red. She asked me 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. — Maximilian Kolbe
Be a Catholic: When you kneel before an altar, do it in such a way that others may be able to recognize that you know before whom you kneel. — Maximilian Kolbe
Life Lessons by Maximilian Kolbe
Maximilian Kolbe taught us the importance of selflessness and sacrifice, as demonstrated by his willingness to take the place of a fellow prisoner in Auschwitz.
He also showed us the power of faith and perseverance, as he continued to spread the message of the Catholic Church even while in captivity.
Finally, Kolbe's story reminds us of the importance of standing up for what is right, no matter the cost.
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