A fierce insurgent for Poland, Albert thought he would find purpose on the battlefield. After losing his leg to a battle wound he decided to leave the war and discovered his gift for creating beautiful art. Eventually becoming a Franciscan, he later founded The Servants of the Poor and dedicated the rest of his life to helping the destitute in society.&nbsp;Saint Albert Chmielowski 1845 - 1916. Feast day: June 17.Show Host: Sophia BauerEpisode 377Website: <a href="https://awakenthesaint.show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://awakenthesaint.show</a>Like our 3 minute saint stories? Check out Awaken the Word:<a href="https://awakentheword.show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://awakentheword.show</a>Spoke Street<a href="https://spokestreet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spokestreet.com/</a>Awaken Catholic<a href="https://awakencatholic.church/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://awakencatholic.church</a>Get the AWAKEN Catholic app at<a href="https://theawakenapp.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theawakenapp.io</a>

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