The Saint Makers

The Saint Makers
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Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith

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فرمت کتاب

ebook

تاریخ انتشار

2020

نویسنده

Joe Drape

ناشر

Hachette Books

شابک

9780316268806
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Kirkus

November 1, 2020
The road to sainthood for a chaplain in the Korean War. New York Times sportswriter Drape tells the story of Father Emil Kapaun (1916-1951), a Roman Catholic priest from Kansas who, as a chaplain in Korea, displayed remarkable courage under fire and as a POW. Kapaun is now a candidate for sainthood, and the author provides a multilevel exposition of his impressive life, the dedicated individuals advancing his cause for sainthood, the role and process of sainthood in Catholicism, and the author's own spiritual longings. Drape begins by introducing Father John Hotze, who was charged with the task of gathering information about Kapaun for Rome. Hotze's quest for records, background, and witnesses leads into the biographical portions of the book, which describe the remarkably pious and mature young Kapaun, his training for the priesthood, and then the story of his heroism in Korea. For his valor, he received numerous awards, including a Purple Heart, Legion of Merit, and posthumous Medal of Honor. Kapaun's legendary spiritual and moral leadership, especially as a POW, affected the lives of not only the soldiers who served with him, but also the residents of his small Kansas community. The medically unexplained recoveries of two young people--one traumatically injured in a pole-vaulting accident, the other near death due to lung and kidney problems--were attributed by family and friends to Kapaun's prayers. These miracle stories, in addition to the testimony of a virtuous life provided by Hotze's research, provide the solid background of the case for Kapaun's sainthood, a case most recently stalled by the pandemic. At points, the author discusses how Kapaun's story and the experiences of others have reawakened his own sense of faith and hunger for a deeper spiritual life. Drape attempts to cover so many angles and viewpoints that the narrative is occasionally choppy--but it's engaging nonetheless. Though sometimes roughly spliced together, this profile in sainthood is humane and compelling.

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Publisher's Weekly

November 30, 2020
Sportswriter Drape (American Pharaoh) provides an illuminating exploration of the heroism of Korean War military chaplain Emil Kapaun (1916–1951) and ongoing efforts to canonize him in this meandering history-cum-memoir. Kapaun received a posthumous Medal of Honor for his efforts to look after the troops he was assigned to—even after he was captured by the Chinese. Eventually, an ailing Kapaun, who was viewed by his captors as an ideological threat, was taken away from his fellow POWs and died alone. In 1999, Fr. John Hotze, inspired by Kapaun’s commitment to his faith and to his fellow captives, began amassing evidence in support of Kapaun’s candidacy as a saint. This led, in 2020, to a scheduled discussion of his worthiness that was derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic. As Drape researched Kapaun—and the elaborate processes the Catholic church has for assessing potential saints—his own faith in the power of miracles was bolstered by miraculous medical recoveries, such as that of 12-year-old Avery Gerleman, who Drape believes was saved from mysterious organ failure years ago due to her father’s prayers to Kapaun. Unfortunately, the shifts to Drape’s own experiences, which include an extended account of his Catholic upbringing, tend to distract from Kapaun’s story and the otherwise moving account of courage and faith in the killing fields of Korea. Faith-minded history buffs will best appreciate this.



Library Journal

December 1, 2020

Sports journalist Drape (The Race for the Triple Crown) has written an absorbing story exploring the process of how a saint is made within the Catholic Church, centered on the cause of Fr. Emil Kapaun, a Kansas-born priest. Sent to Korea as a chaplain, Fr. Kapaun displayed incredible courage under fire, aiding and ministering to Americans on the battlefield and in a Chinese POW camp, where he later died. For his heroic exploits, Fr. Kapaun earned the Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star, and, posthumously, the Medal of Honor. While examining the lengthy and often expensive canonization process, Drape highlights the priests and canon lawyers working closely to establish Kapaun's virtue, holiness, and miracles attributable to Kapaun's intercession, while also shepherding the cause through various Vatican offices. Drape continues by thoughtfully exploring his complex relationship with his faith, burnished by his research into Fr. Kapaun, amid the ongoing abuse scandal while yearning for a deeper and more meaningful spirituality. VERDICT This insightful account will appeal to readers who enjoy stories about faith and war heroics, and those interested in saint making within the Catholic Church.--Chad E. Statler, Westlake Porter P.L., Westlake, OH

Copyright 2020 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.




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