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Nowa Huta and the Struggle for Freedom in Poland
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Nowa Huta and the Struggle for Freedom in Poland Built outside Kraków, the Polish city of Nowa Huta was supposed to be the Communist workers’ paradise. The repressive regime did not want Churches constructed in this “New City.” Karol Wojtyla, who at that time was bishop of Krakow, strove for a new church in Nowa Huta. This heroic struggle planted the seeds of resistance in Polish society, and reveals the depth of Wojtyla’s convictions on the centrality of religious freedom. Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: www.kofc.org
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Vocation Stories from Saint John Paul II Shrine: Father Stan Fortuna
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A Franciscan Friar of the Renewal based in the South Bronx, Father Stan Fortuna has long looked to Saint John Paul II as a source of inspiration and intercession in his life. He was particularly inspired by him after a meeting with the Pontiff, where he shared his vocation of bringing Christ to the streets of New York. Join Father Fortuna as he explores the Saint John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC, and shares his insights into the monument to the life of this extraordinary saint of our times. Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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Vocation Stories from Saint John Paul II Shrine: Father Kim D’Souza
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A priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto serving at the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, Father Kim D’Souza’s life has been profoundly affected by Saint John Paul II. He first encountered the Pontiff on a family vacation to India as a child, after which he first expressed an interest in the priesthood. This chance encounter would lead to a lifetime of admiration, and after seeing him at World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, a vocation to the priesthood. Join Father D’Souza as he explores the Saint John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC. Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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Vocation Stories from Saint John Paul II Shrine: Sister Grace Dominic, S.V.
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Sister Grace Dominic is a Sister of Life. In 2002, while working as a journalist, she was sent to Toronto to cover World Youth Day, and Saint John Paul II’s visit to Canada. She had never experienced anything like what she saw both from the crowds or the late Pontiff, who despite declining health, defiantly joined the hundreds of thousands of young people that week. The question left Sister at the end of the experience was, what now? Join Sister Grace Dominic as she explores the Saint John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC, reflecting on the saint who helped inspire her vocation to religious life. Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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Vocation Stories from Saint John Paul II Shrine: Father Deacon Andrew Bennett
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Father Deacon Andrew Bennett serves in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada. For years, he struggled with his vocation, but the words of Saint John Paul II, “Be not afraid,” drove him to pursue the path God had laid out for him. Working today to promote religious free around the globe, he is frequently inspired by the vast library of writings of the late Pontiff. Join Father Deacon Bennett as he explores the beauty of the Saint John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC. Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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Vocation Stories from Saint John Paul II Shrine: Father John Paul Gardner
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A priest of the Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota, Father John Paul Gardner admires Saint John Paul II as one of his heroes. As a small child, he would see the Pontiff on television, wanting to emulate him. Although never having had the chance to meet his hero, Father Gardner felt a closeness to Saint John Paul II, particularly at the time of his death, the eve of Father’s ordination to the priesthood. Join Father Gardner as he explores the Saint John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC. Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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Catholic Students Study Social Teachings of St. John Paul II
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Each summer, students from North America and newly emerging democracies participate in a seminar in Kraków, Poland, to study the Catholic social teaching of St. John Paul II. Entitled the Tertio Millennio Seminar, the program’s aim is to create a network of young Catholic leaders. Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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St. John Paul II’s Lasting Legacy | KnightCast Episode 10
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In this clip from KnightCast episode 10, Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and musician Father Stan Fortuna discusses his visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington and reflects on John Paul II’s legacy as a saint for our times. Watch the latest Episode of KnightCast here: https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/knightcast-episode10.html 🔴 DON’T MISS ALL-NEW KNIGHTCAST VIDEOS 🔴 1. Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the Notification Bell = 🔔 and select “ALL.” This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please Like this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/join Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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St. John Paul II’s Message to Families
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In May 1990, St. John Paul II celebrated Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu on the island of Gozo during his pastoral journey to Malta. In his homily, he called on Catholics to look to the Blessed Mother amid life’s challenges: “May she, who ‘pondered in her heart’, the mystery of God’s love as it was revealed in the life of her Son, guide parents and children to respond fully to the vocation which they have received as sons and daughters of God, redeemed by Christ and born again in the Holy Spirit.”
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St. John Paul II’s Message to Families
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In May 1990, St. John Paul II celebrated Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu on the island of Gozo during his pastoral journey to Malta. In his homily, he called on Catholics to look to the Blessed Mother amid life’s challenges: “May she, who ‘pondered in her heart’, the mystery of God’s love as it was revealed in the life of her Son, guide parents and children to respond fully to the vocation which they have received as sons and daughters of God, redeemed by Christ and born again in the Holy Spirit.” Become a Knight today: http://kofc.org/joinus Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofCol... https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: http://www.kofc.org
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Saint John Paul II Address to Knights
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Saint John Paul II Address to Knights Join the Knights of Columbus today: kofc.org/joinus Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights: http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus https://twitter.com/kofc https://www.instagram.com/kofc_official Visit us at: www.kofc.org
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