Father Wyszynski Pilgrimage

Shepherd of the Marian Community On June 19, 1747, the General Chapter celebrated in Skórzec elected Fr. Casimir the General Superior for the second time. Accepting the post, he announced that he would carry it out in the spirit of service to the com- munity and he called his confreres to be faithful to the grace of vocation: “Do not be afraid, little flock; I come to you by way of legitimate election in no other guise than that of a good shepherd. I come for no other reason but in obedience to God’s will, resisting which would be more than disobedience and persisting in stubbornness would be more than ingratitude. “I come to serve not to govern. I am not a hired worker indifferent to the fruits of his labor, but a true shepherd led by sincere love. Dearly beloved Fathers and Brothers, may your hearts be at rest. Just like by the will of heaven Joseph was once made the governor of all of Egypt in order to save his brothers, so am I the superior of this holy Congregation for no other reason than Divine Providence. I shall use Joseph’s words spoken at the meeting with his brothers: “Not by your counsel was I sent hither, but by the will of God” (Gen 45:8, Vulgate). God made me your father as it were; He appointed me the steward over you, not as one of you, but just as I am: a gentle Father, loving Brother, managing Superior, caring and watchful Shepherd. 29 Renewal and Growth of the Marian Order