Description
Emil Kapaun--priest, soldier and Korean War hero--was a rare man. He was awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award, and is also being considered by the Vatican for canonization as a saint.
Just as remarkable are the many non-Catholic witnesses who attest to Father Kapaun's heroism: the Protestants, Jews and Muslims who either served with the military chaplain in the thick of battle or endured with him the incredibly brutal conditions of a prisoner of war camp. These Korean War veterans, no matter their religion, agree that Father Kapaun did more to save lives and maintain morale than any other man they know. Then there are the alleged miracles--the recent healings attributed to Father Kapaun's intercession that defy scientific explanation. Under investigation by the Vatican as a necessary step in the process of canonization, these cures witnessed by non-Catholic doctors are also covered in this book. In tracking down the story of Father Kapaun for the Wichita Eagle, Wenzl and Heying uncovered a paradox. Kapaun's ordinary background as the son of Czech immigrant farmers in Kansas sowed the seeds of his greatness. His faith, generosity and grit began with his family's humility, thrift and hard work.Author: Roy Wenzl, Travis Heying
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 06/22/2015
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781621640653
ISBN10: 1621640655
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Religious
- Biography & Autobiography | Military
- Religion | Christianity | Catholic
About the Author
Roy Wenzl is an award-winning reporter for the Wichita Eagle. He is a co-producer of the documentary film The Miracle of Father Kapaun.
Travis Heying, a photographer, reporter and war correspondent for the Wichita Eagle, earned acclaim for his series on Afghan detainees. He produced and directed the film documentary The Miracle of Father Kapaun.