Father Wyszynski Pilgrimage

of you!” (Gorzów Wielkopolski, June 2, 1997). He encouraged the young not fear adversities because a man can be more powerful than the conditions he lives in: “The human person is strong; he is strong by his understanding of goals, awareness of tasks, recogni- tion of his duties, and realization of the fact that he is loved. Therefore, in order to succeed I must have the certainty of being loved” (June 10, 1997). Father Casimir Wyszyński possessed such under- standing from his very youth and did not lose it until his last moment on earth. In all of his life’s circum- stances he did his best to follow the path of God, seek- ing help from Mary and imitating the example of the saints. That is why in the last moments of his life he could repeat the Psalmist’s words: “My heart is stead- fast, O God, my heart is steadfast” (Ps 57:8). His entire life always pointed to God, just like the compass nee- dle always points north. He used to frequently repeat the words of the prayer that he composed: “Dearly beloved Lord, how can I ever repay my infinite debt to You; how can I show my gratitude that You saved me from such great evil, and in Your goodness placed Your mercy and actions, words and thoughts in my heart? I give You thanks for having created me and re- deemed me with Your precious Blood; for having washed me of my sins in the holy baptismal font and for having called me to this Holy Order, thus including me among Your servants who venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother and our Lady”. 55 Steadfast in Attaining His Goal