February 2020 ISSUE 40 The Mission of the IE-Publicationmmaculata of the Militia of the Immaculata, USA

"Aim Higher! Put out into the Deep!" "- PAGE 3

Kolbe, the Missionary - PAGE 6

About MI Villages - PAGE 7 Illustration by Geoffrey Butz More on the Spirit and the Bride By John W. Galten, MI National President

Dear Knights of the Immaculata,

Maria! We proceed on our journey to understand the work of the Spirit and of His spouse—the Immaculata. With the beginning of the Gospels and the twin reve- lations of the Incarnation of the Word, who is filled with the fullness of the Spir- it, and the veritable explosion of Spirit-filled actions, we see the dynamic of the “The goal of the MI (the Spirit moving to reveal ever more clearly the work and Person of the Son. The Spirit now animates all around Him to manifest the mission of the Savior, but abbreviation comes from the at the same time revealing Himself as the Spirit bringing the world to recognize Latin , the utterly shattering event that Jesus represents. Remember, at the same time, the Immaculate Mother gave Him the very flesh which could reveal the Father: or Militia of the Immaculata) “to have seen me is to have seen the Father.” is, in fact, to make sure that St. , his own conception a miraculous event, is anointed to be the last and greatest of the prophets and the Precursor to the Christ (who all become . In all this is the anointed One). He announces that this Jesus “will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire” (Mt 3:11). As Jesus is baptized by St. John: “behold, activity, what strikes the eye the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of descending like a dove, most of all is its Marian thrust. and alighting on him, and behold a voice came from heaven saying, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased’” (Mt 3: 16-17). The very nature of This is a consequence of a God is revealed as Trinitarian love and the Spirit of that love is coming down precise understanding of the upon Jesus. The Son can gift the Holy Spirit because He has the Spirit to give. As the Gospel account on the life of Jesus continues, the Holy Spirit moves mission of the Immaculata.” in the Temple to announce that the Savior, the glory of Israel, and rev- (continues on pg. 2) (KW 1220)

THE MISSION OF THE IMMACULATA - ISSUE 40 © Militia of the Immaculata 1 Invite Friends to be Editorial enabling us to witness to this gift in the New Evangelization called for by Our (continued from pg. 1) consecrated to Our Lady! Mother, the Church, and by Our Bless- elation to the Gentiles, has arrived and ed Lady, the Spouse of the Holy Spirit begins the work of salvation so long and Mother of that same Church. hoped and longed for. Simeon adds Dear Knights, make some time this to Mary that she has an indispensable month to ponder what has been effect- and crucial role in this salvific plan, ed in our Catholic life, that is, how the that is, that her sufferings united with infinite love of God in the form of the His should be the paradigm of all re- Spirit has been poured into our hearts demptive suffering, down to and in- from the wounded side of the Most Sa- cluding our own. Here, I think, we see cred Heart of Jesus. And hopefully we the invitation to St. Maximilian, the can realize with Elizabeth the full mag- red crown of martyrdom offered to nitude of the gift: “Elizabeth was filled him by the Immaculata, bound up in with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed Behold Your Mother: Simeon’s words to Mary. He, like her, with the loud cry, ‘Why is it granted to The Path to Total Consecration “pondered” these things in his heart as me that the Mother of my Lord should to Our Lady in the Spirit of she did, wondering as she did how this come to me?'” (Lk 1:41-43). Such is the St. would be accomplished. meaning of our Total Consecration. As Jesus is about to begin his pub- Dear Knights of the Immaculata, This beautiful 56-page book- lic ministry, we see the Holy Spirit until next month, “Let us arise and be let may be used individually or as a move Him to go into the desert to con- on our way!” group activity (in a parish setting, front Satan—the murderer of souls, for example), or as a series of classes the enemy of Man and God: “and Je- John W. Galten led by a facilitator, or during a day of sus, full of the Spirit, returned from MI National President preparation for MI consecration to the Jordan and was led by the Spirit” Our Lady. If you can offer a series of (Lk 4:1). In His own power, endowed P.S. Please, let others know about our meetings, you can read each chapter with the guidance and strength of the monthly MI e-newsletter and the daily with the group and invite the partic- Spirit, Jesus defeats Satan and resists Kolbe emails and invite them to sign up ipants to reflect and comment on it. his temptations. The crushing of the on the MI website. Alternatively, you can invite them serpent’s head has begun. to read each chapter beforehand Does not this work of the Spirit re- and come together for discussion. veal to us, His Church, how the Spirit Many people have expressed works in our lives? After all, we possess the desire to promote total con- the same Spirit as does the Christ. Let secration to Mary in their parish us pause and give ourselves a chance and local area. The Path to Total to think about a few things. Are we Consecration offers you an effec- led by the Spirit? Do we act in concert tive tool for making that possible! with the Spirit to defeat the Devil and Daily Holy sin? Are we docile to the prompting of will be offered throughout 2020 for The suggested donation for the Spirit? Are we not by grace Tem- the MI-USA and all MI Members multiple copies of the new book- ples of the Holy Spirit? Do we not have at the City of the Immaculata let is $2.00/ea. plus shipping; for to “ponder” more often in prayer the established by St. Maximilian Kolbe a single copy, the suggested do- extraordinary gift of the Divine In- near Warsaw, in Poland. nation is $3.75 shipping included. dwelling of the Trinity initiated by our Send your prayer intentions to be placed and bountifully increased by in the MI Book of Intentions at the feet of Order copies today from the all the Sacraments?! Our Lady and MI National Office: [email protected] Too often we do not judge right- St. Maximilian Kolbe’s first class relic: ly the magnificent power and gifts Or call: [email protected] poured into us to live our Christian life 331-223-5564

THE MISSION OF THE IMMACULATA - ISSUE 40 © Militia of the Immaculata 2 This ended up being the case, but not in the way I had anticipated. I had noticed at various points along the way that my car was acting strangely, but I had brushed it off. Eventually, though, when I was well on the way through Indiana, my car started to shake and I smelled burning oil. That was the breaking point. I remember feeling so helpless; here I was pulled over on the side of a busy freeway in a different "Aim Higher! Put out into the Deep!" state with cars zooming by, going on Young Adult MI Retreat Testimonials with their lives as if my tragedy didn't matter. What was worse, I did not know “We learn to surrender ourselves This question was put before us: the right numbers to call for roadside into Our Lady’s hands as docile "What is God asking you to say 'fiat' assistance. But then the hand of God children.” to in 2020?" After hearing the story came through. Within two minutes, a I am so grateful for the opportunity of Venerable Satoko Kitahara, I am police officer arrived to help me. He to participate in the MI Young Adult moved to make a greater gift of myself directed me to a dealership nearby to Retreat at the end of December. In in 2020 by extending friendship to get my car assessed. the busyness of life and my work as a those I am not inclined to. I went to the dealership, and after youth minister I had been longing for waiting quite some time, my hopes a time and space to step away from Ad Jesum per Mariam! were crushed to be informed that everything and just have some quiet Jared Rutnick, Seminarian my car "was leaking oil like a sieve," prayer time with the Lord, moments Diocese of Joliet (looking back, I think this was an for journaling and reflection, and a exaggeration). Worse yet, it was a time to be spiritually nourished and +++ Friday and they were closing in 20 cared for myself without having to minutes. Plus, they would have to wait worry about planning things or being Before coming to the MI Young for a part to come in. I began to feel in charge. Adult Retreat, I was anxious about frustrated. Surely, God wanted me to This retreat did just that and was many things. Some were things beyond attend this retreat. He had not brought full of many graces from Our Lady, my control, others about important me out all this way just to leave me one of which was that I left with a decisions I need to make regarding the hanging. Maybe he did want me to go renewed enthusiasm and peace in my discernment of my vocation. While I back, though. Maybe his graces for me relationship with the Lord! still very much loved Jesus, my heart were elsewhere and he didn't want me was overwhelmed by a lot of things. to attend. After wrestling for a brief Claire Simeo, Youth Minister Since I had a long drive (I live in the while, I decided to go ahead and drive Columbus area), I had a lot of time to to the retreat. I had to buy extra oil and +++ pray. Indeed, a gas station clerk the stop every so often to refill if needed. Lord put in my path a few years ago (continues on pg. 4) This past , I attended the told me that he treats his car as his MI Young Adult Retreat at Marytown "mobile sanctuary." I took to heart retreat house in Libertyville, Illinois. these words. As I prayed the on Although I have been consecrated to the way, listened to praise and worship Mary for years, entering the MI and music, and prayed in other ways, I felt experiencing this retreat helped me a freedom overshadow me that I had to realize that this relationship is not been missing for a long while. This lived alone! Mary has many children, is going to be a good retreat, for I'm and I have many brothers and sisters already experiencing the fruit of it and who share this consecration with me. it hasn't even started, I thought.

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I arrived at the retreat house just in time for Mass, and I was filled with a sense of peace knowing that I was where the Immaculata wanted me, even if my nerves were a little both- ered! One of the retreat leaders said that "Aim Higher! Put out into the Deep!" this was going to be a very powerful retreat because many of the attend- ees had challenges. Two others had a family emergency that prevented them from coming and another fell ill the morning of and could not come. She thought Satan was putting a lot of ob- stacles because he knows how power- ful Mary is and St. Maximilian Kolbe's witness to her. My experience more than con- firmed that. With the consolation of knowing that Mary brought me out of such dire straits, I felt the hand of Di- vine Providence more tangibly. I also experienced in the other retreatants, in the ample time for prayer (indeed, the grounds of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe are very beautiful and prayerful), and in the content of the retreat the surpassing love of God. My fire for God was rekindled and I experienced a new ease and desire for sharing the Gospel. Indeed, Mary blessed me with many opportunities to Anita, Satty and Kevin make their Consecration share the fruits of the retreat with the to the Immaculata other young adults and after the retreat as well with people I know (and don't). If God wants to say anything through this, I think that it's to entrust all things to Mary. She is a good moth- er and she wants her children to expe- rience joy and freedom (Galatians 5:1) even when we "walk through the valley of the shadow of death" (Psalm 23:4). May we all give our hearts to her more fully each day; we will be amazed at the results.

David England, Seminarian Josephinum Diocese of Columbus

THE MISSION OF THE IMMACULATA - ISSUE 40 © Militia of the Immaculata 4 Reflection on 2020 February c MI Missionary Year MI Intention O Immaculata, please intercede that we may learn to be disciples who make attentiveness and docility their way of life.

“Give your servant a listening heart.” unable to take responsibility for one’s ac- (1Kings 3:9) tions. On the contrary, docility teaches us to be attentive and to allow the will of God At the beginning of King ’s to manifest Itself in our lives, and makes reign, around 970 bc, this young king had us receptive to His graces. Thanks to this a dream during which God told him to disposition of attentiveness, the light of ask whatever he wanted. It was a difficult God penetrates our souls and gives us the decision to make, but Solomon’s response strength and courage to journey through was rooted on a certainty: the kingdom is life, to welcome our personal vocation and God’s gift. The young sovereign did not let persevere in it. himself be blinded by power. He was aware We can always count on the Immac- of his own lack of experience and need to ulata! She knows our weaknesses and The MI International President, learn the art of governing. He knew him- needs. She intercedes for us and assists us Angela Morais, declared 2020 to self and to some degree knew God. A good on our journey as we strive to follow the be the MI Missionary Year as we starting point! Therefore, wisely he asked loving will of the Lord. for himself a listening heart, a docile heart. During this month, we commem- commemorate the 90th anniversary Only a heart open to listening knows how orate the appearances of Our Lady in of St. Maximilian's embarking on to govern, because governing requires Lourdes and St. Maximilian reminds us the Japanese mission with a group discernment, which in turn requires at- of the beautiful mission that the Immac- of fellow MI Franciscan friars. It was tentiveness, that is, an openness of heart, ulata continues to carry out in favor of February 26, 1930. mind and will toward God, people and the her children. He wrote, “She lovingly at- events of life. Attentiveness is the result of tracts those who are sick in the soul, that She wrote: "We want to invite an attitude of humility and docility. is, unbelievers and sinners with an obsti- The life of Our Lady was marked by nate heart, and instills supernatural life everyone to a beautiful pilgrimage this fundamental disposition in her re- in their hearts, to convince them of the to Lourdes-France from September lationship with the Lord, who made His power that she has to give us supernatural 25th to 27th this year. As we know, plan known to her ever more deeply, day life. In addition, we must above all con- Maximilian Kolbe visited after day. Though young, Mary was famil- sider the fact that Christ works Lourdes before going to on iar with the Word of God, the promises precisely in a location (Lourdes) chosen mission. We want, as a consecrated He had made to His people. At the An- by His Mother…. Therefore, the Immac- MI family, go to Lourdes to thank for nunciation, she was thus able to discern ulate confirms with facts what St. the MI and for all the gifts in many that the time had come for the fulfillment Bernard asserts in words: ‘Such is the will of the prophet ’s words: “Therefore of Him who wanted us to obtain all things people's lives." the Lord himself will give you a sign; the through Mary’” (KW 1229). virgin will conceive and bear a son, shall (from the MI International Office) Details about the complete name him Emmanuel” (Is 7:14). pilgrimage itinerary, registration Following her example, St. Maximil- 2020 and cost will be made known as ian Kolbe lived in an attitude of complete MI Intentions soon as they become available. openness and docility to embrace God’s leaflets are will in everything. Young friar Maximilian available in learned to discern the will of God not only Let us make 2020 a truly in the events of life, but especially in the English and Missionary Year by deepening our will of his superiors: “Obedience and only Spanish whole-hearted dedication to Our holy obedience shows us with certainty Lady and her mission of winning the will of God” (KW 25). To be docile, Request them from the every heart for the Sacred Heart! however, does not mean to be weak or MI National Office

THE MISSION OF THE IMMACULATA - ISSUE 40 © Militia of the Immaculata 5 manages to be true to his principles and not be St. Maximilian in Lourdes overwhelmed by the difficulties. As he was preparing for the Japan mission, His stay in Japan can be divided into two Fr. Kolbe made a unique pilgrimage to , periods. The first goes from his departure (for Assisi, Turin, Padua, Paris, Lisieux, and Lourdes. The Japan, in 1930) until the 1933 Provincial Chap- following are some of his notes from his journal ter of the Polish Province. In this period, in about the visit to Lourdes on January 30. addition to teaching commitments, he worked as guardian, master of clerics and novices, di- Thurs. 30th—Lourdes: to the Cave by streetcar. rector of the magazine Kishi, and so on. In the Holy Mass at a side altar of the crypt. I put my Provincial Chapter of 1933, instead, he was ex- signature in the register. At the Cave: the atmosphere empted from all positions of external respon- is enchanting: rain keeps falling; crutches attest to graces received; candles (dripping) allude to prayers sibility to be able to provide spiritual guidance Kolbe, there said; a third part of the Rosary, then sadness, as to the brothers, clerics and novices, and postu- is often found there. I go out: it continues to rain and lants; to teach some theological subjects, direct there is no shelter. I go to the “bureaux,” but instead the Missionary the MI worldwide, and produce and adminis- On February 26, 1930, St. Maximilian and of doctors I find counters for Holy Mass offerings and ter Kishi. In the first period, his responsibility four brothers embarked on a long journey subscriptions to their weekly magazine; I subscribed. over the brothers causes him much concern I make inquiries about trains: at 5 with no 3rd class. to Japan, where they would establish the and suffering. In the second period, however, I also ask about currency exchange (I make a terrible first MI mission outpost. The following is freed from responsibility over the brothers, he mess of French, or rather I lack words and [the ones the first part of an abridged article by is much calmer, and in his writings he is able I do know] do not connect to one another). Sadness. Fr. Giuseppe Simbula, OFM Conv. to explore some key aspects of the MI. In the meantime the offices have closed, because it But let us proceed in order. is noon, so I go out again in the rain. I am starving. Six years and five months is not a long Who and what pushed Fr. Kolbe to mis- Where shall I go? time in itself. But this period, from February sionary commitment in a pagan land? I go to the station by streetcar to make inquiries 26, 1930, to June 23, 1936, which Fr. Kolbe The Church in those years witnessed an about trains: there is a 2:29 afternoon express to spent in Japan, was long indeed, because it was awakening of missionary spirit and activity. Bordeaux, arriving in Paris at 3 in the morning. I go filled with amazing achievements, with many Within the Order of the Friars Minor Conven- back to say goodbye to my Loving Mama. Joy and hopes and great dreams; many joys and many tual, too, the need for renewed commitment happiness fill my heart. At the same time, I start sorrows and difficulties of all kinds; enriching in this field gains increasing acceptance. After thinking that, even in missions, dejection may often experiences and wonderful encounters. All the opening of the Chinese mission in 1925, arise. Yet that is necessary. What am I seeking, after these made it possible for St. Maximilian to mainly by the friars from Sardinia, in 1929 all? Comfort, perhaps? …I came back happy, drank develop the deep and confident understanding the Province of the Marches organized send- the miraculous water, put my finger under the water that all is God’s work in the field of grace; hu- ing their own friars to Zambia, while on May jet, bid farewell to my Loving Mother, commended everyone and everything to her in spirit, kissed the man persons are asked only to surrender con- 31 of the same year, the General, Fr. Alfonso Holy Rock and: Goodbye, Loving Mama; a few post- fidently to Him. Orlini, in a circular letter, urged the brothers cards, then to the station by cab. Money exchange?! [I Despite the stressful work, exacerbated by to expand the missions and promote voca- eat] something at the station restaurant (4.50 francs) tions. All these facts may well have nourished difficulties with the environment and with the and then to the platform. language, it was a period of prolific writing.... Fr. Kolbe’s resolve to open an MI mission on The train departs. I start writing, look up, and The greater volume of writings, in particular of behalf of his Province, for he was always very there it is: the train takes me right in front of the Letters, is due to Fr. Kolbe’s distance from his attentive to the directives of the Church and Cave, on the other side of Gave. I stop writing and, superiors and the need of a constant exchange of his religious superiors. But our Saint was for as long as the Cave and the Basilica are visible, I with them, but also to the many problems and driven less by such external circumstances hold conversation with my Loving Mother, telling her setbacks that the Japanese mission experi- than by the consistency with which he lived that I am all hers, body and soul. In the meantime, enced every day. the MI spirit, as he himself suggests in a report the Gave, whose water also carries that miraculous Typically, when Fr. Kolbe is talked or on the Japanese mission written for a Polish spring, has accompanied me this far, as if it were a written about, his exceptional features are em- magazine, where, providing reasons for the delegate of the Immaculata sent to wave goodbye. phasized: his great missionary achievements, origin of the mission, he makes no mention of And now it is taking its leave too. What tenderness his bold Marian doctrine, the ethereal heights circumstances but emphasizes that missionary on the part of the Immaculata! If I had not taken of his mysticism. While confirming these as- activity is inherent in the MI ideal. the Bordeaux train, I would not have experienced pects, the writings of this period show him What is striking in this man is the su- such comfort. As I set down to write more notes, coping with everyday issues, with troubles, preme coherence, the swiftness of decision, the the mountains that protect these blessed sites doubts, uncertainties, suffering, humiliation, prompt execution of what he considers to be keep bidding me farewell. With their snow-covered reproaches, complaints, accusations. Even he the Will of God. The Japanese period sheds peaks they send me their final goodbyes. The Gave is subjected to psychological stress and always even greater light on the exceptional inner reappears and momentarily skirts the train tracks. on the verge of collapse. strength of this man. There is no trouble of any Once again it disappears in the distance, while the In a nutshell, the writings of the Japa- kind that could possibly thwart his resolutions pale sun shines forth its warmth. Glory be to the Immaculata! I surely did not expect nese year reveal above all the human aspects to do good. A few moments of nostalgia for such goodbye when I walked away from the Cave, of Kolbe, those aspects that make him close to the homeland, of dejection and fatigue, but saddened and worn out in the patter of raindrops. each of us, for he also partakes of all our lim- then he throws himself headlong into work But it was better this way. As the Immaculata wishes. again inthe name of the Immaculata and for itations. Yet at the same time they prove him St. Maximilian Kolbe, KW 990B outstanding, for even in these situations he the salvation of all.

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As a volunteer with the MI National spend time before the Blessed Sacrament. I look forward, in 2020, to more Center, I have been blessed by communi- Most MI Villages meet for 1-1/2 to 2 hours interesting conversations with all you good cation with MI Villages across the coun- each gathering. The MI monthly newslet- people across the USA! try. I have heard some amazing testimo- ter is a great source for articles and reflec- nies of how different villages are organized tions on St. Maximilian’s writings or the Peace and all good in 2020! and even where they meet, yet all with the monthly MI intention in a group setting. Julie Elkinton same purpose of bringing souls to Jesus If you have ever thought of forming Liaison for MI Villages through Mary. a group, consider asking yourself the fol- [email protected] Here are just a few examples. Kathleen lowing questions: in California shares that everyday at noon 1. Am I being nudged in prayer to con- the members of the Village she moderates sider starting a Village? recite a Memorare for the children of our 2. Am I a practicing Catholic and have I New MI Villages country, for protection from the evils in registered as an MI member with the our culture! Joe's Village in Pennsylvania National Center? Central New Jersey MI Village gathers to celebrate the Feast of St. , 3. Who would I invite to participate in on March 19 with a Holy Hour at their lo- an MI Village or perhaps would come Where: St. Agnes Church, Clark, NJ cal parish including prayers to St. Joseph, and learn about consecration to Jesus When: Second Monday of the month testimonies by those attending, Bible through Mary? at 7:00 pm reading, and concluding with Benediction 4. Where could gatherings be held that Contact: Jeff Zannetti of the Most Blessed Sacrament. As many would be accessible for the number of as 30 people normally attend. Theresa, people that would come? at [email protected] who moderates an MI Village in Missou- 5. How often would we meet? ri, shared how their Village meets once a If you have had thoughts such as these St. Mary Mokena MI Village month and usually has 20-25 participants. and can answer some or all of these ques- Where: St. Mary Church, Mokena, IL They are all senior citizens with ages rang- tions, perhaps 2020 is the year to take the When: First Saturday of the month, ing from 70 to 80. They are known by their next step toward establishing an MI Vil- pastor to be “prayer warriors” and are of- lage in your area! 8:00-10:30 am ten assigned various intentions to pray for. Contact: Joseph Cascone MI Villages can exist in parishes, Speaking of a new year, please at [email protected] homes, seminaries, or universities; any- remember to stay in contact with the MI where that people desire to share their National Center. If you have moved or consecration in community. Villages can changed your email address, please let us St. Joseph the Worker MI Village meet once a week, once a month, or sev- know. If you are an MI Village moderator, Where: St. Joseph the Worker, eral times per year. If the recommended please complete and return an annual Beal City, MI format is followed, members of the group report for your Village. Take the initiative When: First Saturday of the month renew their consecration, pray the Rosa- to make contact with the National Center ry, reflect on the writings of St. Maximil- and keep it apprised of changes in your Contact: Brenda Polk ian and may intercede for one another or address, email, or phone. at [email protected]

THE MISSION OF THE IMMACULATA - ISSUE 40 © Militia of the Immaculata 7 The Writings of St. Maximilian Kolbe VOLUME I: LETTERS • VOLUME II: VARIOUS WRITINGS At long last the complete works of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in English: accurate, readable and The Definitive English Edition! with explanatory introduction and footnotes. Saint Maximilian Kolbe died at Auschwitz Concentration Camp as a Both scholars and general readers will find this “Martyr of Charity” in 1941. The Polish-born Franciscan Friar had edition of the Writings of St. Maximilian Kolbe an spent the previous twenty-three years as a priest, evangelizer, media inspiring practical aid for learning what this Franciscan saint has mogul, social commentator, missionary, and religious reformer. His life’s contributed to the study of Mariology and living the consecration work cut short at age 47, St. Kolbe nonetheless left behind an impressive to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. May the translators’ work contribute body of writings. In the 1950s the English-speaking world first began to a renewal of Kolbean studies in the English speaking world. reading bits and pieces of those writings translated from the original — Fr. Peter D. Fehlner, OFM Conv. Polish, Italian, and Latin. Now, at long last, devotees and scholars alike can find the entire wide-ranging array those writings collected together Hardcover edition may be ordered from in a two-volume compendium published by Nerbini International. MarytownGiftShop.com - Click Here Order e-Book Online at BarnesandNoble.com or Amazon.com. MI RESOURCES Available from the MI National Center

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