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St Damien of Molokai:Apostle To The Afflicted

 Father Damien was a missionary priest with Congregation of the Sacred Hearts. He volunteered to go to Hawaii where he ministered to the lepers on the island of Molokai. After a year there, Father Damien contracted the disease himself and it eventually led to his death in 1889.
John Paul II beatified him in 1995, and Pope Benedict XVI canonized him in 2009.
In honor of his feast day today, I leave you with this clip from the 1999 movie depicting his life. I have seen the entire movie and it is worth watching; his is quite a story.
You can read more about his life here.


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Judy Dudich said…
Thank you for reminding me of this feast day! I've been saving a video on Father Damien to watch with the kids! Not sure if it is the same movie you have shared here...I'll let you know! (A friend recently passed it along to us so I haven't seen it yet)
May 10, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Rieckhoff said…
I just learned about him a couple of months ago and our library had it. Can't wait to watch it-thank you for the suggestion!
May 10, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Unknown said…
Thank you both for your comments. I know you will get much from watching Fr. Damien's story.
May 10, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Victor S E Moubarak said…
What a great man.

Thank you for posting the video.

God bless.
May 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Gabriella said…
Thanks for the clip, Karinann - I collect films on the lives of saints and I don't have this one.
May 11, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Unknown said…
Gabriella,
This film was very well done. Enjoy!
May 11, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Daily Grace said…
Beautiful scenery!

It is true what Fr. Damien says, "the way we live our lives is our choice."

He chose to be a servant just like Jesus!

Thank you for this. I think I need to this from one!
May 11, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Unknown said…
Daily Grace- Glad you enjoyed the clip. Yes I agree the scenery is beautiful.
May 11, 2010 at 6:41 PM
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