What does beauty have to do with suffering, the Cross, and Catholic faith today?
In this episode of Practicing Catholic, hosts Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger sit down with filmmaker Anthony D’Ambrosio, writer and director of the powerful new film Triumph of the Heart about St. Maximilian Kolbe.
From Auschwitz to the timeless call of Christ, discover why Catholicism doesn’t shy away from suffering, how art has always shaped the Church’s identity, and how beauty can emerge even from tragedy.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
o Why Catholic art embraces suffering and beauty together
o How St. Maximilian Kolbe’s sacrifice reveals the heart of the priesthood
o What Catholic creatives can learn about perseverance in their work
o How modern technology like film carries the Gospel today
If you’ve ever wondered why Catholic art can be so raw or how beauty saves souls, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Triumph of the Heart is in theaters now! Don’t miss this powerful Catholic film:
o Buy tickets on Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/triumph-of-the-heart-2025-241138/movie-overview
o Buy tickets on AMC: https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/triumph-of-the-heart-79988
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