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Younger than Sin: The Holy Innoncence of Mary

St. Maximilian Kolbe was deeply devoted to Mary under her title of Immaculate Conception. Read on to see how the sinlessness of Mary inspired his mission as a priest and his sacrifice as a martyr.

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From His Cell to Theirs: Fr. Matthew and the Oblates in Prison

This piece by Rebekah Firestine, abridged and reprinted from a 2017 article, details an important ministry of the Abbey: spiritual service to Oblates in prison. As we approach the feast of St. Michael at the end of this month, we recall his spiritual patronage of the justice system and seek his guiding light to bring Christ to prisoners seeking God’s grace and mercy.

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