Father Wyszynski Pilgrimage

Conclusion The Servant of God, Fr. Casimir Wyszyński, ap- pears as a man exceptionally significant in his endeav- or to fulfill his life’s purpose. Already in his youth he started developing the grace of faith received at bap- tism by practicing conscientiously the pious devotions of the day. He did not follow the clerical career as his father wished. Instead, he discerned and unwaveringly answered God’s call of a religious vocation in the Mar- ian Order. He joined the Order clearly understanding his mission to mend the wrongs done by his own broth- er and those inflicted by the weaknesses of his brethren. With exceptional courage he undertook the task of bringing order into religious life in accordance with Church regulations and the instructions of the Marian Founder. He accomplished it by setting a good person- al example of faithfulness, regardless of insults and a threat to his life. Instead of indulging in futile criticism, he used legal means [of correction] such as religious visitations. His dedication was instrumental in stimulat- ing the Order’s inward dynamics and outward growth. He was the first novice of the recently revived Marian Order. He stayed with his religious family until the end, when Christ, through an illness, knocked on his door in Balsam ã o. Like Blessed Stanislaus Papczyński, Fr. Casimir bore a deep conviction that “this tiny Congregation of the Immaculate Conception has been raised up by God” and therefore it was nec- essary to take good care of it. 62 P ILGRIMAGE TO THE E ND OF THE E ARTH