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Great book. The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier and Korean War Hero This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The son of Czech immigrants, Fr. Emil Joseph Kapaun (April 20, 1916 – May 23, 1951) was a Roman Catholic priest and United States Army captain who served as a United States Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War.Kapaun was a chaplain in the Burma Theater of World War II, then served again as a chaplain with the U.S. Army in Korea, where he was captured.
His cause for canonization has been opened by the Diocese of Wichita, and two medical miracles attributed to him are being investigated by the Vatican.
It even includes Kapaun's own voice from old radio sermons he gave. Well done documentary. Servant of God Fr. But this seemingly ordinary farm boy became one of the most inspiring heroes of the Korean War-and unlike many war heroes, this military chaplain is also on the road to sainthood. He was recently awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Obama after more that 60 years. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Molokai: The Story of Father Damien This book is the compelling story of US Army chaplain Emil Kapaun who was captured in Korea in 1950 when thousands of Chinese Red troops came poring over the Yalu River.
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What a great bookâI could not put it down and read it in one sitting! Captivating. His care of the soldiers imprisoned with him inspired hope in them.
I showed it in class to 14-year olds and they were riveted by the whole thing. His care of the soldiers imprisoned with him inspired hope in them. Father Kapaun is finally awarded the Medal of Honor in part because of this documentary. Kapaun grew up on a small Kansas farm. The young man's mother and family are also interviewed. He died in May 1951 and his remains have never been found. Very interesting story. The film deftly weaves the narratives of his life, his war exploits, and his current cause for sainthood with a touching depth of emotion. This story has special meaning as we honor those who have given their lives this Memorial Day weekend.
Faustina: The Apostle of Divine Mercy Kapaun is currently a "servant of God" as his case proceeds.
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His unshakable faith in God inspires and warms the heart. Roy Wenzl is an award-winning reporter for the Wichita Eagle.
Kapaun was such a bright light on this earth. He produced and directed the film documentary The Miracle of Father Kapaun. + No Import Fees Deposit & $10.98 Shipping to France He has also been nominated for the highest military medal, the Medal of Honor. Kapaun was loved and respected by his fellow POW's of all faiths for his sacrifice and devotion to the men who were POW's with him in the most grueling of conditions ie: freezing cold, near starvation, poor medical treatment and constant Communist indocrination. Great documentary of a Saint from the Korean Wat with a pretty obvious miracle attribute to his intercession.
He volunteered to be a military chaplain during the Korean War, and after only 5 months serving in Korea, Father Kapaun and his unit were captured by the Communists. It was in the prison camp that God used this humble, courageous priest to serve his people, keeping up their spirits, sneaking out at night to steal food for the starving prisoners, praying with them, giving the dying the sacraments, and suffering repeated tortures,, until Father Kapaun became ill and was taken to the camp "hospital", where he was martyred.
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