Paducah parishioners attend a Nov. 4, 2025 screening of “Triumph of the Heart” at Maiden Alley Cinema. COURTESY OF PAULA ENGLERT
Kolbe film inspires Paducah parishioners to grow closer to Our Lady
BY PAULA ENGLERT, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC
The Paducah faith community attended a Nov. 4, 2025 showing of “Triumph of the Heart,” a feature film about St. Maximillian Kolbe and his companions’ triumph over the darkness of Auschwitz. The screening at Maiden Alley Cinema was sponsored by St. John the Evangelist Parish in Paducah.
Approximately 80 parishioners from St. John the Evangelist, St. Francis de Sales, St. Thomas More and Rosary Chapel in Paducah were in attendance. It was open to the entire community.
Making these kinds of films available to our community as well as encouraging attendance of the Fathom Events showings of faith films at our larger theaters are so very important in spreading Christ’s message in this digital age.
The way Fr. Kolbe’s devotion to Our Lady through his entire life culminates in the most rewarding moments at the end of his life inspires me to continue my journey to grow in my devotion to our Blessed Mother.
“Triumph of the Heart” is now available to stream online. Learn more at triumphoftheheart.com.
WKC staff contributed to this report.
Originally printed in the December 2025 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
