Father Wyszynski Pilgrimage

and my embrace are open to receiving you.” This superior was Fr. Hieronimus of the Holy Trinity—a zealous and saintly priest. Not only did he attend to the tenor of the Tertiaries’ spiritual life, but also to their finances and the outward appearance of the hermitage. Due to his efforts the Stations of the Lord’s Passion were built, which still adorn the mount and attract pil- grims from the area. The Servant of God and his companion, Fr. John of God, arrived in Balsam ã o on September 6, 1754, and were heartily welcomed by the residents of the monastery and dignitaries of Chacim. Shortly afterwards, Fr. Casimir, accompanied by Fr. Hieronimus, already vested with the Marian habit, went to see the Bishop visiting in Bragan ç a. Father Hieronimus died there unexpectedly, having first made his profession of vows before Fr. Wyszyński, whom the Bishop now made the superior of the hermitage in Balsam ã o. On October 1, 1754, the Servant of God Fr. Casimir began the religious formation of the hermits in Bal- sam ã o. After six months of preparation, he vested five Portuguese men with the Marian habit; one of them was a seminarian in minor orders. More candidates applied. Father Wyszyński presented to them the Marian Rule, customs, and the person of the Founder. He joyfully informed his superior in Poland about the new candi- dates for the Order and about his plans of founding a 48 P ILGRIMAGE TO THE E ND OF THE E ARTH